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Animal lawyers proposal rejected by Voters in Swiss

Animal lawyers proposal rejected by Voters in Swiss

Swiss national television says projections by political polling organization gfs.bern indicate voters have rejected a plan to appoint special lawyers for animals that have been abused by humans. SF1 says 68.6 percent voted against the proposal in the northern canton (state)... (Continue reading)

Swiss population had a vote on whether to ban construction of minarets in the country.

Swiss population had a vote on whether to ban construction of minarets in the country.

The proposal relies on the Swiss People's Party (SVP), the largest party in parliament, which approves, the minarets are a sign of Islamization. Critics say that would prohibit discrimination, and that the campaign provoked hatred. Government opposes the ban. Switzerland is home... (Continue reading)

In Switzerland, a referendum deciding whether to allow the construction of minarets in the country

In Switzerland, a referendum deciding whether to allow the construction of minarets in the country

The Swiss started a nationwide referendum, during which citizens must decide – whether to ban the construction of the minarets of the country, ITAR-TASS. The initiative for such a constitutional limitation made Swiss People’s Party (SNP). Extreme-right party with a majority... (Continue reading)