Two referendums were held inSwitzerland in 2007. The first was held on 11 March on an amendment to articles 117 and 197 of theSwiss Federal Constitution regardinghealth insurance,[1] which would have merged existing health insurance companies into a single public insurer, with premiums based on income.[2] The proposal was rejected by 71% of voters.[1]
The second was held on 17 June on an amendment to thedisability law, and was approved by 59% of voters.[3]
| Month | Question | For | Against | Blank/invalid | Total | Registered voters | Turnout | Cantons for | Cantons against | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Blank | Invalid | Full | Half | Full | Half | |||||
| March | Constitutional amendment | 641,917 | 28.76 | 1,590,213 | 71.24 | 16,993 | 8,780 | 2,257,903 | 4,914,140 | 45.95 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| June | Disability law amendment | 1,039,282 | 59.09 | 719,628 | 40.91 | 19,618 | 5,970 | 1,784,498 | 4,929,272 | 36.20 | ||||
| Source: Nohlen | ||||||||||||||
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