Minaret challengers gain ground ahead of ballot
A proposal to ban the construction of minarets appears to be winning support, but is still some way short of a majority, according to the latest opinion poll.
Two weeks ahead of the nationwide vote at the end of November, 53 per cent of respondents said they reject the rightwing initiative, while 37 per cent said they approve the ban. A further ten per cent were still undecided. ...»
November 13, 2009 - 2:11 PM
Minarets provoke heated global reaction
Few votes have generated as many comments – or as much emotion – among swissinfo.ch readers around the world as that on minarets on November 29. ... »
November 9, 2009 - 1:43 PM
Veto on truck tax throws spanner into EU deal
A decision by a Swiss court to annul an increase in road freight tax for heavy goods vehicles has been criticised by the transport ministry and environmental groups. ... »
October 30, 2009 - 1:58 PM
Weapons export ban vote to test emotions
A popular initiative calling for a ban on Swiss weapons exports has locked pacifists and business leaders in a conflict that will be resolved on polling day. ... »
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