July 28, 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Public Strongly Backs E-Voting Introduction
New survey reveals 78% of Swiss support electronic voting implementation, with strong trust in Swiss Post as technical provider despite security concerns.
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- 78% of Swiss respondents support the introduction of electronic voting.
- The Swiss government has extended e-voting trial authorizations until June 2027.
- Swiss Post has employed global hackers to test their system since 2021.
- Four cantons are currently using the e-voting system.
- The Canton of Bern is considering joining the e-voting pilot trial.
By The Numbers
78%
Support for E-Voting
77%
Expectation of Improved Access
72%
Expectation of Higher Turnout
43%
Security Concern Rate
They Said
"The system is fully verifiable."
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Digital Democracy Surges Forward
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Accessibility and Turnout Expectations Soar
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Trust Battles Security Anxieties
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