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Swiss Voters Approve Optional Electronic ID Cards in Referendum

9/29/2025

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Swiss voters approved electronic ID cards in a referendum by 50.4%.
This is the second nationwide vote on digital IDs; the 2021 referendum was rejected due to privacy concerns.
The system will be optional, with data stored on smartphones, addressing objections about private company control.
The government aims to align with European Union (EU) digital wallet initiatives to improve access.

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Story summary

Swiss voters approved electronic ID cards in a referendum by 50.4%.
This is the second nationwide vote on digital IDs; the 2021 referendum was rejected due to privacy concerns.
The system will be optional, with data stored on smartphones, addressing objections about private company control.
The government aims to align with European Union (EU) digital wallet initiatives to improve access.