Summary
Swiss voters have approved a plan to introduce electronic identity cards in the country. The vote was very close, with 50.4% approving the plan. The electronic IDs will not be mandatory, and the data will be stored on individual smartphones.
Key Facts
- Swiss voters approved a plan for electronic ID cards by 50.4%.
- 49.6% of voters opposed the plan.
- Opinion polls had suggested up to 60% support for digital IDs.
- This is the second time the public voted on digital IDs; the first proposal was rejected in 2021.
- The new plan keeps data in government control and will not be held by private companies.
- The data will be stored on individual users' smartphones.
- Electronic IDs will be optional, and citizens can still use the national identity card if they wish.
