Eight referendums were held inSwitzerland in 1973.[1] The first two were held on 4 March on amendments to theSwiss Federal Constitution on education and promoting research. Whilst the education proposal was approved by a majority of voters, it failed to receive the support of a majority ofcantons. The research proposal was approved by both.[1] The third referendum was held on 20 May on another constitutional amendment, removing articles 51 and 52 regardingJesuits and cloisters, and was approved.[1]
The final five referendums were held on 2 December on price controls, the credit system, measures to stabilise the construction market, a reversal of theincome tax write-off and a constitutional amendment regarding the protection of animals, all of which were approved.[1]