Switzerland refused unconditional basic income for citizens – RIA Novosti

16:13 05.06.2016

(updated: 17:26 05.06.2016 )

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GENEVA, June 5 -. RIA Novosti, Elizaveta Isakova Switzerland refused to introduce an unconditional basic income citizens, but supported the change migration policy. This is evidenced by the preliminary results of a national referendum.

As of 16:00 MSK, the results of voting on a number of initiatives have been known for 20 of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.

The idea of ​​the introduction of an unconditional basic income presupposed that the Swiss will receive monthly from the state 2.5 thousand Swiss francs (about 2.5 thousand dollars) for adults and 625 francs (about $ 625) for children. According to the authors of the initiative, it was to help people unleash their creativity

This proposal was the maximum support in the canton of Jura -. 35.8% of the voting. In three cantons – Fribourg, Solothurn and Schaffhausen – voted for him for more than 20% of the population in the rest of the number of supporters of the initiative is less. Experts note that this picture is unlikely to change after the end of voting. Thus, the proposal will be rejected by a majority of votes.

At the same time the Swiss was supported by changes in migration policy. They relate to the modification request processing procedures from those who need shelter, as well as accelerate the expulsion of migrants to their homeland in the event of failure. According to the results of voting in 17 cantons, the idea was supported by more than 60% of the population.

Two initiatives made by a popular vote, – “For the public good” and a more equitable redistribution of road tax – Swiss citizens reject

In some cantons the vote still goes on.. the national will of the results will be officially released at 19.30 (20.30 MSK).