Switzerland launches new code of conduct for signature collections for referendums

Referendum and initiative committees in Switzerland can now sign up to a new code of conduct. The Swiss government claims a decline in cases involving fake signatures since the first criminal complaint was filed 3.5 years ago. The Federal Chancellery announced on Thursday that the results of the measures already taken are positive for the time being. The number of suspected cases has fallen significantly in recent months. At the beginning of 2024, when the number of suspected cases increased, the...