The Referendum
16 January 2023
There is another player besides Switzerland’s parliament and government: the citizens. Referendums can always confront the (federal, cantonal and municipal) decision-makers with other points of view. The Constitution covers three types of federal referendums. (The cantons and municipalities have their referendums). Mandatory referendum A mandatory referendum (das obligatorische Referendum) has to take place if the … Read more » “The Referendum”