Swiss Voters Reject Biodiversity Proposal and Pension Reform

Swiss voters have rejected two key proposals in a national referendum: a plan to bolster biodiversity protections and a reform of the pension system financing. According to opinion polls, the biodiversity initiative was expected to fail, and it ultimately received a significant rejection, with over 60% of voters opposing the plan. The initiative aimed to set aside more land for conservation beyond existing protected areas, but it was rejected by voters. The pension system reform proposal was also rejected, with voters choosing not to reform the financing of the wealthy Alpine nation's pension system.