June 17, 2025|
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|6 months agoSwiss Parliament Advances Digital Democracy with E-Signature Collection Trial
Swiss lawmakers approve pilot project for electronic signature collection for initiatives and referendums, marking a significant step toward modernizing direct democracy.
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- Swiss Parliament approved a pilot project for electronic signature collection for initiatives and referendums
- Both the Senate and House of Representatives have approved the proposal
- Digital signatures will be allowed alongside manual signatures
- The initiative received support from multiple parties including Social Democrats, Radical-Liberal Party, Centre Party, Liberal Green Party, Greens and Protestant Party
By The Numbers
2
Number of motions discussed in parliament
They Said
"Popular initiatives and referendums are not internet surveys"
"The initiative is intended to facilitate the further development of democracy"