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Reuters: Swiss environmentalists, tapping into unease about population levels in their landlocked nation at the heart of Europe, on Friday presented the government with 120,000 signatures to force a referendum on limiting immigration.
Under the Swiss system of direct democracy, 100,000 signatures need to be collected to put a cause to a national vote. Referenda take place up to four times a year after the government sets dates for the voting.
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Swiss environmentalists force referendum on immigration
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on November 2nd, 2012
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