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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 2007. The first was held on 11 March on an amendment to articles 117 and 197 of the Swiss Federal Constitution regarding health insurance, which would have merged existing health insurance companies into a single public insurer, with premiums based on income. The proposal was rejected by 71% of voters.

The second was held on 17 June on an amendment to the disability law, and was approved by 59% of voters.

Results

Month Question For Against Blank/invalid Total Registered
voters
Turnout Cantons for Cantons against
Votes % Votes % Blank Invalid Full Half Full Half
March Constitutional amendment 641,917 28.76 1,590,213 71.24 16,993 8,780 2,257,903 4,914,140 45.95 2 0 18 6
June Disability law amendment 1,039,282 59.09 719,628 40.91 19,618 5,970 1,784,498 4,929,272 36.20
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Switzerland, 11 March 2007: Social Unified Health Insurance Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Healthcare systems: Switzerland Archived 2013-03-13 at the Wayback Machine Civitas
  3. Switzerland, 17 June 2007: Disability insurance law (fifth IV revision) Direct Democracy (in German)
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