Geneva voters approve ban on religious symbols for lawmakers in parliament
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Voters in the Swiss canton of Geneva approved a constitutional amendment banning cantonal and municipal lawmakers from wearing visible religious symbols during parliamentary sessions. The proposal, introduced by right-leaning parties, passed by a narrow majority. The ban applies to elected officials while conducting parliamentary business and has sparked debate about secularism, religious freedom, and political neutrality in public institutions.
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Geneva has banned cantonal and municipal lawmakers from wearing visible religious symbols during parliamentary sessions.
On Sunday, voters approved a constitutional amendment to this effect by a narrow majority.
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