Swiss unfair competition referendum, 1944

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A referendum on unfair competition was held in Switzerland on 29 October 1944.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law on unfair competition.^[1] The proposal was approved by 52.9% of voters.^[1]

Background

The referendum was an optional referendum,^[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.^[2]

Results

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