Six referendums were held in Switzerland during 2010; three in March on pension funds, animal protection and a constitutional amendment, one in September on unemployment benefits, and two in November on deporting foreign criminals and introducing a canton tax.
The referendum held on 26 September had a single topic, namely the revision of unemployment benefits. The centre and right-wing parties were in favour of the revision, which was undertaken to reduce the debt of the ALV, while the left-wing parties were against it.[5]
The referendum was approved by 53.4% of voters, although only the German-speaking cantons (all of them except Basel-Stadt, which was against it with 50.4%) approved it.[6][7]
The referendum held on 28 November had two issues:
«Für die Ausschaffung krimineller Ausländer» ("For the deportation of criminal foreigners"), proposed by the Swiss People's Party, as well as a counterproposal by the other partes; and
«Steuergerechtigkeits-Initiative» ("Taxation justice initiative") for higher taxes on high incomes and property as well as the introduction of a minimum cantonal tax.[9]
The SVP's federal popular initiative on deportation was accepted with 52.2% and a majority of cantons in favour, while the counterproposal failed with only 44.5% in favour. Whilst it was not required, the tie-breaker showed a majority of voters against but a majority of cantons for. On 28 February 2016, a follow-up initiative, also launched by the SVP, was rejected by voters.[10][11][12] The deportation initiative went in effect on 1 October 2016.[12]
In August 2010, family members of a murder victim launched another constitutional amendment initiative to provide for capital punishment in cases of murder combined with sexual violence.[citation needed] The initiative quickly found itself at the center of public attention and was roundly rejected by political leaders; it was withdrawn a day after its official publication.[15]
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Six referendums were held in Switzerland during 2010 three in March on pension funds animal protection and a constitutional amendment one in September on unemployment benefits and two in November on deporting foreign criminals and introducing a canton tax Contents 1 Results 1 1 March 1 2 September 1 3 November 2 Withdrawn 3 ReferencesResults editMarch edit Voters approved Provision 1 an amendment to the constitution on research on humans 1 Choice Votes CantonsFull Half TotalFor 1 708 488 77 21 20 6 23Against 504 167 22 79 0 0 0Invalid blank votes 84 893 Total 2 297 548 100 20 6 23Registered voters turnout 5 051 169 45 49 Source 2 Voters rejected Provision 2 a federal decree on providing enhanced legal protection for animals 1 Choice Votes CantonsFull Half TotalFor 671 731 29 50 0 0 0Against 1 605 141 70 50 20 6 23Invalid blank votes 37 618 Total 2 314 490 100 20 6 23Registered voters turnout 5 051 169 45 82 Source 3 Voters also rejected Provision 3 a federal law which would change the minimum conversion rate for occupational and disability pension plans 1 Choice Votes For 617 209 27 27Against 1 646 369 72 73Invalid blank votes 47 474 Total 2 311 052 100Registered voters turnout 5 051 169 45 75Source 4 September edit The referendum held on 26 September had a single topic namely the revision of unemployment benefits The centre and right wing parties were in favour of the revision which was undertaken to reduce the debt of the ALV while the left wing parties were against it 5 The referendum was approved by 53 4 of voters although only the German speaking cantons all of them except Basel Stadt which was against it with 50 4 approved it 6 7 Choice Votes For 958 913 53 42Against 836 101 46 58Invalid blank votes 24 463 Total 1 819 477 100Registered voters turnout 5 077 180 35 84Source 8 November edit The referendum held on 28 November had two issues Fur die Ausschaffung krimineller Auslander For the deportation of criminal foreigners proposed by the Swiss People s Party as well as a counterproposal by the other partes and Steuergerechtigkeits Initiative Taxation justice initiative for higher taxes on high incomes and property as well as the introduction of a minimum cantonal tax 9 The SVP s federal popular initiative on deportation was accepted with 52 2 and a majority of cantons in favour while the counterproposal failed with only 44 5 in favour Whilst it was not required the tie breaker showed a majority of voters against but a majority of cantons for On 28 February 2016 a follow up initiative also launched by the SVP was rejected by voters 10 11 12 The deportation initiative went in effect on 1 October 2016 12 Question For Against Blank Invalidvotes Total Registeredvoters TurnoutVotes Cantons Votes Cantons Votes Full Half Total Full Half TotalProposal 1 397 923 52 26 15 5 17 5 1 243 942 46 51 5 1 5 5 32 762 1 23 16 172 2 690 799 5 084 053 52 93Counter proposal 1 189 269 44 46 0 0 0 1 407 830 52 64 20 6 23 77 528 2 90 16 172 2 690 799 5 084 053 52 93Source 13 Tie breakerChoice Votes CantonsFull Half TotalProposal 1 252 761 46 84 13 4 15Counter proposal 1 271 365 47 53 7 2 8Blank 150 501 5 63 Invalid votes 16 172 Total 2 690 799 100 20 3 23Registered voters turnout 5 084 053 52 93 Source Direct DemocracyThe taxation initiative failed with only 41 5 in favour Choice Votes CantonsFull Half TotalFor 1 073 229 41 54 3 1 3 5Against 1 510 589 58 46 17 5 19 5Invalid blank votes 78 292 Total 2 662 110 100 20 6 23Registered voters turnout 5 084 053 52 36 Source 14 Withdrawn editIn August 2010 family members of a murder victim launched another constitutional amendment initiative to provide for capital punishment in cases of murder combined with sexual violence citation needed The initiative quickly found itself at the center of public attention and was roundly rejected by political leaders it was withdrawn a day after its official publication 15 References edit a b c Election Profile IFES Direct Democracy Direct Democracy Direct Democracy Abstimmung 26 09 2010 Revision der Arbeitslosenversicherung Vimentis Deutschschweizer Stimmvolk bringt den Durchbruch NZZ 26 September 2010 Und wieder klafft der Rostigraben NZZ 27 September 2010 Direct Democracy Eidgenossische Abstimmung vom 28 November 2010 Archived 27 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine NZZ Raaflaub Christian 6 January 2016 Deportation initiative back before voters SWI Swissinfo ch Retrieved 5 March 2016 Stephens Thomas 28 February 2016 Swiss voters reject hardline initiative on criminal foreigners SWI Swissinfo ch Retrieved 5 March 2016 a b Foreign Criminal Expulsion Law Set for October Swissinfo 4 March 2016 Retrieved 5 March 2016 Direct Democracy Direct Democracy Death penalty initiative is withdrawn swissinfo 25 August 2010 Retrieved 25 August 2010 Portals nbsp Politics nbsp Switzerland Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2010 Swiss referendums amp oldid 1175088585, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
