Swiss National Council To Vote On Nuclear Construction Ban

Swiss voters will decide on a 10 million franc initiative on June 14. Swiss groups have launched an initiative to implement a minimum tax of 30 francs per passenger per flight. The collected funds would be redistributed to the population through mobility vouchers for public transport. David Redler, co-president of the Transport and Environment Association, stated the system would benefit a large majority of the population by linking air travel costs to public transit support. A new poll by 20 Minutes and Institut Lévasse shows the UDC 'No to Switzerland' initiative is leading. According to the survey, 52% of respondents intend to vote yes on June 14. Only 2% of those surveyed have not yet made a decision. The Alliance Aktion 4 Viertel has launched a democracy initiative seeking to centralize the naturalization process for foreigners. Currently, the Swiss Confederation sets minimum requirements while cantons and municipalities implement supplementary regulations. The initiative proposes that the Confederation assume sole responsibility for naturalization legislation to ensure uniform procedures across all cantons and municipalities. A Zontaxt survey published today indicates that seven centrist members would support the move alongside the UDC and PS parties. The decision could determine the future of nuclear energy in Switzerland.