Bern, 28 September 2025 – “Today, the Swiss population said yes to a central digital infrastructure. We can now build on this”, says Franziska Barmettler, CEO of digitalswitzerland.
“I am relieved that the e-ID was supported by a majority of the Swiss population at the second attempt,” said Andreas Meyer, President of digitalswitzerland.
The state e-ID will form the basis for identification processes in everyday digital life: from access to public authorities and concluding contracts to proving age in everyday life. “Our aim is for the added value of the e-ID to be noticeable in our everyday lives from day one of its introduction.” To this end, digitalswitzerland is coordinating the relevant players in close consultation with the federal government and jointly prioritising initial use cases.
Specifically, digitalswitzerland is initiating round tables with member companies, associations, authorities and experts to refine requirements, clarify responsibilities and agree on a joint approach. Based on this, pilot projects will be prioritised, prepared and tested in real-world environments.
Meyer adds: “The reliable identification of people on the internet is becoming increasingly important. Preliminary discussions have shown that Switzerland’s digital transformation must be accompanied by a broad social dialogue. And now it’s time for careful implementation.”
