Tag: local democracy


  • Vaud Votes: Foreigners’ Voting Rights Rejected while Quorum Change Passes

    Vaud Votes: Foreigners’ Voting Rights Rejected while Quorum Change Passes

    Overview of the Vaud referendums On Sunday, the canton of Vaud held two referendums that drew sharp contrasts in political sentiment. Voters rejected, by 54.15%, the idea of shortening the residency period required for foreigners to obtain voting and eligibility rights at the communal level. In a separate vote, they approved a change to the…