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2024 Swiss referendums
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Several referendums were held in Switzerland during 2024. National votes were held on 3 March, 9 June, and 22 September, and others were held on 24 November.[1]
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March referendums
Two national referendums were held on 3 March 2024. Both were related to the pension system.
- The "Initiative for a 13th OASI pension payment", proposed to add a 13th month of pension.[2]
- The "Pensions Initiative (retirement age)" aimed to increase the retirement age this year, and raise it automatically every year.[3]
The Swiss government recommended voters to reject both referendums, however polls showed voters were likely to accept the first initiative and reject the second,[4] which was also the final result.[5]
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June referendums
Four referendum votes were held on 9 June 2024; two were regarding health insurance premiums, one regarding vaccinations, and one against a recent law concerning sustainable energy.[7]
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September referendums
Two national referendums were held on 22 September 2024 to vote on a reform of occupational pension schemes and a biodiversity initiative.[9][10]
The reform of occupational pension schemes was supported by the government and opposed by the left-wing parties and trade unions.[11][12] The biodiversity initiative had been tabled by nature and environmental protection associations, and opposed by a broad alliance of the main right-wing and centrist parties, farming circles and economic organisations.[11]
Both referendums were rejected by voters.[13][14]
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November referendums
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Four referendums[16] took place on 24 November, including one on three new motorways and tunnel expansions, one on changes to rental contracts, one on a decision by parliament to fix rates at which cantons can fund healthcare.[17] A referendum was also held in Basel-Stadt whether to approve the grant of 34.96 million Swiss francs ($39.5 million) by cantonal authorities for the hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.[18]
Results showed negative results for additional road infrastructure and rent changes, while approving changes to healthcare funding.[19] The Eurovision expenditure referendum in Basel also passed with 66.6% of voters in favour.[20]
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