Four referendums were held in
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
in 1981.
[ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', pp1927–1928 ] The first was held on 5 April on a
popular initiative "for a new policy on foreigners." Known as the "Mitenand Initiative", it was rejected by 84% of voters.
[Nohlen & Stöver, p1927] The next two referendums were held on 14 June on
popular initiatives for gender equality and the protection of consumer rights, both of which were approved.
[Nohlen & Stöver, p1928] The final referendum was held on 29 November on prolonging the federal finance order, and was also approved.
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Results
April: New policy on foreigners
June: Gender equality
June: Consumer protection
November: Financial order
References
{{Portal bar, Politics, Switzerland
1981 referendums
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