Swiss canton wants to test collection of electronic signatures for initiatives

St Gallen wants to become the first Swiss canton to use electronic signatures (e-collecting) for referendums or initiatives. A government proposal for a pilot project has been put out for consultation. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The St Gallen government wants to be the first canton in Switzerland to create the necessary legal basis for this. This will prevent signature forgeries, which have allegedly occurred in various cantons recently. The electronic signatures...