2005 Swiss referendums

Five referendums were held in Switzerland during 2005.[1] The first two were held on 5 June on Switzerland joining the Schengen Area and whether registered partnerships for same-sex couples should be introduced. Both questions were approved.[2] The third was held on 25 September on a federal resolution on extending the agreement on free movement of people to new members of the European Union, and was also approved.[3] The final two were held on 27 November on a popular initiative "for food from an agriculture free of genetic modification" and on a labour law related to the opening times of shops in public transport hubs. Both were approved.[3]

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1945–1946 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ "Swiss vote to join EU passport-free zone". USA Today. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
  3. ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1946

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