Several referendums were held in

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during 2023. The only national votes were held on 18 June, with subnational votes held on 12 March, 22 October (alongside the federal elections) and 26 November.

March referendums

Although 12 March had been scheduled as a voting day, no national referendums were approved for the date. However, cantonal referendums took place in

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(on a proposed increase in the tax rate on profits for large shareholders) and

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(on tax cuts). The proposal in Geneva was rejected by 59% of voters, while the referendum in Basel passed with a large majority.

June referendums

Three referendums were held on 18 June: * On the Implementation of the OECD/G20 project: A constitutional amendment aiming to ensure that large international corporate groups are taxed at a rate of at least 15% as proposed by the

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and

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. * On the Federal Act on Climate Protection Targets, Innovation and Strengthening Energy Security: A parliamentary proposal seeking to gradually reduce Switzerland's consumption of mineral oil and natural gas through financial support for those who replace their oil, gas or electric heating, and for companies that invest in climate-friendly technologies. The goal is for Switzerland to become

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by 2050. * On the Amendment of 16 December 2022 to the COVID-19 Act: An amendment extending until mid-2024 the period of application for the legal provisions on certain measures in the such as COVID certificates or imports of medicines for severe COVID-19 related diseases.

Results

References

{{Swiss elections Referendums in Switzerland

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