A busy voting Sunday at the end of November
Published: Wednesday, Jun 26th 2024, 11:30
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On November 24, voters will decide on the reform of healthcare financing, the expansion of the freeway network and two proposals for changes to tenancy law. The Federal Council decided on Wednesday to put these four issues to the vote.
A referendum was held on the four bills passed by Parliament. The electorate therefore has the final say.
Probably the most important proposal is the uniform financing of outpatient and inpatient healthcare services, or Efas for short. Today, inpatient treatment is paid for by the cantons and health insurance companies, while outpatient treatment is covered solely by health insurance companies.
The bill is intended to create an incentive for a shift from inpatient to outpatient treatment, which should lead to lower healthcare costs. The Association of Public Service Employees (VPOD), however, fears that the health insurance companies could become too powerful. The danger of this is a further increase in premiums.
Controversial highway expansion
There will also be a vote on the planned expansion of six Swiss highway sections at a cost of 5.3 billion Swiss francs. According to the proponents, this is needed for two reasons: to maintain the functionality of these roads and so that the highways can also be maintained in the future.
The Swiss Transport Club (VCS), on the other hand, criticizes "the excessive expansion plans". Ultimately, even more roads would lead to more traffic and pose a serious health risk.
Finally, in November, voters will decide on the double referendum against the amendments to tenancy law passed in the 2023 fall session. The aim is to soften the protection against dismissal in the case of subletting and owner-occupancy. Opponents of the proposals are calling it a "frontal attack by the real estate lobby".
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