Swiss voters crush two major reforms in historic ballot defeat
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected two major initiatives in a recent ballot. The USCIS service proposal suffered one of the heaviest defeats in history, with over 84% opposing it. Meanwhile, a new inheritance tax on the wealthiest was also dismissed by a large margin.
The USCIS service initiative faced a crushing 84% rejection rate nationwide. Among the Swiss Abroad, opposition was slightly lower, at 67%, but still decisive. This group’s stance mirrored urban voting trends, where support was marginally higher than in rural areas.
The environmental aspects of the initiative may have swayed some Swiss Abroad voters. However, concerns over its impact on family businesses and SMEs played a key role in its downfall. Low media coverage further weakened its chances, leaving many voters unaware of its details.
Turnout for the vote stood at 43%, six points below the usual average. The inheritance tax proposal fared no better, with 78.3% of voters rejecting it outright. Both results reflect a broad reluctance to adopt major fiscal or civic reforms at this time.
The outcomes confirm a strong public resistance to both initiatives. The USCIS service plan’s defeat ranks among the most decisive in Swiss voting history. With turnout lower than average, the results suggest limited engagement with the proposals.
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