Upcoming Swiss Referendums at Risk as Confidence in Government Declines
As Switzerland approaches key referendums on November 24, recent polls reveal tight margins for all four proposals, causing concern among political leaders. Both the Federal Council and Parliament support these measures, including rental laws and infrastructure expansions, yet a pattern of recent electoral defeats, including a significant health reform failure, has raised alarms. With nearly half of voters feeling disconnected from government decisions, experts suggest rising public unrest and global uncertainties may influence outcomes. Should all proposals fail, the government’s success rate could plummet to 50%, a concerning trend for Swiss governance.