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Published on 28 September 2025

e-ID law approved at the ballot box

The referendum on the e-ID Act took place on 28 September 2025. The result is as follows:

50.39% Yes
49.61% No
49.55% Voter turnout

The e-ID team is looking forward to continuing to promote electronic identity and offering users, authorities and companies a secure and trustworthy e-ID in the swiyu wallet as soon as possible.

Link to the referendum result

Link to the Federal Council's media conference