Geneva, Oct 5, 2026 (AFP) - Switzerland set for referendum on Malaysia trade deal

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2026-10-05

Switzerland looks on course Monday to hold a referendum on a trade deal with Malaysia, with opponents believing the agreement endangers tropical rainforests and lacks proper safeguards against forced labour. Campaigners handed in 85,000 signatures at the parliament buildings in the Swiss capital Bern on Monday, public broadcaster RTS said. To trigger a referendum under Switzerland's direct democracy system, 50,000 valid signatures must be collect......

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