Voters have clearly rejected two ideas to control the spiralling cost of healthcare.
The first, the ‘Premium Relief Initiative’ was thrown out by 57%. The broad idea was that no one should pay more than 10% of their income on health. Currently the average is 8.7%.
It seems voters were concerned about how any shortfall would be covered, according to analysts.
The other, the Cost Brake Initiative, was also rejected by 65% - similar worries are thought to have been in play. The idea was that the government would step in if health costs rise exceeds wages by 20% in a year.
But the Secure Electricity Supply vote has been accepted. It aims to increase domestic production of electricity by renewable sources, such as solar power and hydroelectric power stations.
Some worried the move will mean more solar farms on the mountains. While that may be true, the government plans are that mainly existing buildings will have solar panels fitted.
The vote also clears the way for 16 new hydroelectric stations which have already been given the green light by the government.
Three new dams will be built, including one close to the Matterhorn.
But with the rejection of both the health votes – what’s the next move by the government to tackle rising health costs, Dario Brander reports…
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