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President Hans-Rudolf Merz speaks out against the minarets initiative

Repeating the government line, President Merz says Switzerland is a country of many faiths and calls for understanding towards Muslims living in Switzerland. (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft/swissinfo)

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