Federal votes Survey: 59% no votes expected for BVG reform

The BVG reform does not meet with the approval of the majority of voters. According to a survey conducted by Tamedia and "20 Minuten", the result for the biodiversity initiative could be close. Both proposals will be put to the vote on September 22.

According to the survey, 59% rejected the BVG reform, while 33% supported it. At the time of the survey on August 7 and 8, it did not find a majority among the base of the parties. The highest rejection rates were among SP, Green, centrist and SVP voters. The reform is intended to stabilize the second pillar and help people with low incomes to receive a higher pension.

The second proposal, the biodiversity initiative, was narrowly supported with 51%. The initiative calls for more money and more protected areas for biodiversity. It is supported by supporters of the Greens, the SP and the GLP.

The FDP base, as well as centrist and SVP sympathizers, were clearly against the proposal. Both proposals had a relatively high proportion of undecided voters.