Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
National Councillor Nik Gugger wants access to online pornography restricted to users who verify their age using the e-ID, arguing it would better protect minors.
The Federal Council supports studying the proposal.
Critics warn this could pave the way for broader online identification requirements, calling the e-ID a “pseudo-free will” that may eventually become unavoidable.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
Climate fund idea set to be rejected
It looks set voters will reject the climate fund which will be decided on March 8th.
Tax reform set to be rejected
Another major issue which seems to be running into trouble is individual taxation.
Small Geneva shops to fight 9pm alcohol ban
A group of small shop owners in Geneva have launched an initiative to end the ban on the sale of alcohol after 9pm.
Very wet February
February has been very wet - that's unlikely to be news to you.
Illegal toilet blamed for lake pollution
A popular Geneva lakeside beach at Creux-de-Genthod remains closed five months after swimmers reported seeing toilet paper and waste floating in the water.
