Saralnama50.4% of Swiss voters approved a plan for electronic identity cards. The narrow victory came as a surprise, as polls had predicted up to 60% support. This marks Switzerland's second nationwide vote on digital IDs, with an earlier proposal rejected in 2021. The new system will be government-controlled, with data stored only on users' smartphones. Digital IDs will be optional, allowing citizens to continue using traditional national identity cards if they prefer. The Swiss government and both houses of parliament had backed the proposal. (Updated 28 Sep 2025, 21:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 50.4% of Swiss voters approved a plan for electronic identity cards
- The narrow victory came as a surprise, as polls had predicted up to 60% support
- This marks Switzerland's second nationwide vote on digital IDs, with an earlier proposal rejected in 2021