\u23f1 2 min read<\/p>\n
Today, the canton of Valais covers 50% of Sion airport's operating deficit and 50% of its investments; the City of Sion covers the rest. However, the canton has no say in how these funds are used. A new law would entrust operations to a company majority-owned by public authorities. The Greens, supported by the left, launched a referendum.<\/p>\n
On Sunday 29 November 2026, Valais citizens vote on two cantonal issues, in addition to the four federal ones, according to 20 minutes. The first concerns the creation of an operating company<\/strong> for Sion airport. Funding would be shared between the canton (70%), the City of Sion (20%) and Valais municipalities (10%).<\/p>\n The second issue is a popular initiative for a cantonal minimum wage<\/strong> of 22 francs an hour, and 18 francs in agriculture. The amount would be indexed to the Swiss consumer price index. Geneva and Neuch\u00e2tel already apply a minimum wage. In 2014, voters rejected a similar initiative by more than 80%.<\/p>\nKey figures<\/h3>\n
\n
What it means for businesses<\/h3>\n
\n
Who says what<\/h3>\n
\n
What's next<\/h3>\n
\n
Further reading<\/h3>\n