A proposal for the introduction of parental leave in Switzerland is set to go to a national vote after the Green Liberals submitted over 112,500 signatures to the Federal Chancellery. This submission significantly surpasses the threshold needed to trigger a referendum, pending official verification of the signatures. The initiative aims to establish federally mandated leave for parents following the birth or adoption of a child. Supporters believe the move would support families and promote gender equality in the workplace within Switzerland. The Federal Chancellery will now assess the validity of the collected signatures, a process that typically takes several months. If verified, a public vote on the issue will be scheduled, allowing Swiss citizens to decide on the future of parental leave policies in the country.