Referendum Votes

Tobacco Advertising Ban

Type:

Citizens' Initiative

Initiator:

Initiative committee

Tobacco advertising that is visible and accessible to minors should be banned.

In favour

  • Tobacco advertising influences the consumption behavior of minors. With a tobacco advertising ban, we protect the health of minors.

Against

  • A national ban on tobacco advertising restricts the Swiss economy too much.

In favour

Against

  • Political Party

    Swiss People's Party (SVP)

Media Pack

Type:

Optional Referendum

Initiator:

Swiss People's Party (SVP)

Financial support for Swiss media is to be increased.

In favour

  • It is important that regional media are financially supported. This strengthens media diversity.

Against

  • Large publishers will benefit most from the new law. They don't need any support though, as they're already making enough profit.

In favour

  • Political Party

    Swiss Social Democratic Party

Against

  • Political Party

    Swiss People's Party (SVP)

Ban on animal testing

Type:

Citizens' Initiative

Initiator:

Initiative committee

Animal and human experiments are permitted in Switzerland. A popular initiative has been submitted to ban animal and human experiments. If the popular initiative is accepted, animal and human experiments may no longer be carried out in Switzerland. Under certain conditions, however, first-time use of medicines and therapies in humans and animals is permitted.

In favour

  • Animal and human experiments are carried out for false motivation. The focus is not on health, but on economic and legal interests.

Against

  • Animal testing is the only testing option in certain areas of medical research. You must remain allowed.

In favour

  • In favour

    Initiative Committee

Against

  • Political Party

    Swiss People's Party (SVP)

  • Parliament

    Parliament

stamp duty

Type:

Optional Referendum

Initiator:

SP

Companies should no longer pay taxes for raising equity.

In favour

  • The abolition of the levy promotes investments and strengthens the Swiss economy.

Against

  • Small businesses will not benefit from the abolition of the levy. As a result, there are no additional investments.

In favour

  • Political Party

    Swiss People's Party (SVP)

Against

  • Political Party

    Swiss Social Democratic Party