Enough people have signed an initiative to force the issue of compulsory vaccination to the vote. Over 125,000 backed the move.
The initiative would put into the constitution that people could never be vaccinated against their will.
While the government says it has no plans to bring in compulsory vaccination – and it doesn’t really have the powers anyway, if the people vote in favor of the initiative, it would close the door on the option.
There’s currently no date set for that vote.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
