![]() Image uploaded from a quicklink (Image by Unknown Owner) Details DMCA | An initiative to establish a new federal law known as "For an unconditional basic income" [fr] was formally introduced in Switzerland in April. The idea, which consists quite simply of giving a monthly income to all citizens that is neither means-tested nor work-related, has generated commentary throughout the Swiss blogosphere. The Swiss referendum process is a system of direct democracy that enables citizens to call for legislative change at the federal or constitutional level. If the initiative to introduce a basic income gathers more than 100,000 signatures before October 11, 2013, the Federal Assembly is required to look into it and can call a referendum if the initiative is judged to be credible. |





