Notes from the Federal Palace Federal votes The proposals submitted to the people are set by the Federal Council at least four months prior to the voting date. The Federal Council decided at its session on 21 May 2025 to submit the following proposals to the people on 28 September 2025: ■ Federal Decree of 20 December 2024 on Cantonal Property Taxes on Second Residences (BBl 2025 17) ■ Federal Act of 20 December 2024 on Electronic Identity Credentials and Other Electronic Credentials (e-ID Act, eIDA) (BBl 2025 20) All information on proposals submitted to the people (voting pamphlets, committees, recommendations by the parliament, Federal Council etc.) can be found at www.admin.ch/abstimmungen or in the Federal Chancellery app “VoteInfo”.. Popular initiatives The following federal popular initiatives had been launched at the time of going to press (deadline for signatures in brackets): ■ Federal Popular Initiative “For politics in the interest of the people: no lobbying” (25 September 2026) ■ Federal Popular Initiative “For a strong society and economy thanks to parental leave (Family Leave Initiative)” (1 October 2026) ■ Federal Popular Initiative “For solar installations exempt from planning permission” (8 October 2026) The list of pending popular initiatives is available in French, German and Italian at https://www.bk.admin.ch/ > Politische Rechte > Volksinitiativen > Hängige Volksinitiativen Healthcare, construction, hospitality/tourism, technology and industry are the most seriously understaffed sectors. These shortages can be structural, temporary or seasonal. Seasonal shortages are set to become even more pronounced in the future. Joray states that, according to economiesuisse, a shortfall of 430,000 workers is forecast by 2040. In other words, there will be jobs to fill. Planning ahead is vital To maximise your chances of success, planning out everything thoroughly before you return to Switzerland is key. Being properly informed, contacting your network in Switzerland and making sure you have a sufficient nest egg to weather the months after you move back are essential in terms of making your return to the Swiss labour market a successful one. There is also help available Commissioned by SECO, an advisory service has been set up for Swiss Abroad seeking to return to the Swiss labour market. The advisory function is the responsibility of the Office for Economy and Labour of the canton of Basel-Stadt. The aim of this service is to make it as easy as possible for Swiss people returning from abroad to find work and prepare for their return to the Swiss job market. Ideally, it will help them find a job before they even return to Switzerland. Checklist for returning to Switzerland ■ Have a strong command of at least one national language ■ Be aware of the costs involved in returning ■ Have your qualifications recognised in advance ■ Look into the labour market in your region of choice ■ Activate your personal network: friends, family, etc. ■ Webinar in collaboration with the FDFA, ASO and Soliswiss on employment and the labour market in Switzerland: www.revue.link/arbeit Useful addresses: www.revue.link/sbfi www.enic-naric.net www.revue.link/awa 29 Swiss Review / July 2025 / No.3
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