Swiss give green light for electronic signature collection trials

Parliamentary committees recommend that initiative and referendum committees in Switzerland should collect signatures electronically on a trial basis. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox After the House of Representatives, the relevant committee of the Senate approved the creation of a legal basis for this by 11 votes to 1. + Could digital collection lead to more Swiss initiatives? A phase of intensive experimentation must take place before the definitive introduction of this instrument. Trials must be limited geographically. The Senate committee unanimously called for the provisions on respect for the secrecy of the vote and the risks of abuse to be clarified. + Signature scam reveals cracks in Swiss system As part of the amendment to the Federal Act on Political Rights, the committee also approved the provisions on voting by blind and partially sighted people. They must be able to vote independently and in secrecy. Voting should not just be made easier ...