Swiss Voters Reject Key Initiatives

Published: 2025-02-09

Swiss voters have decisively rejected several key initiatives in a nationwide vote.

The Green Party's Environmental Responsibility Initiative failed to gain support, with only around 30% voting in favor.

Proposals for a minimum wage were also turned down in the cantons of Solothurn and Basel-Landschaft, though the latter saw a closer margin.

In Bern, a solar energy expansion initiative was overwhelmingly defeated, while Schaffhausen voters rejected tax cuts for electric vehicles.

Additionally, Luzern voters dismissed plans for a new theater, citing concerns over its size and location.

These results reflect a broader reluctance among voters to embrace changes perceived as costly or disruptive.