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Internal affairs

The proposed minaret ban triggered a wider debate about integration of Muslim immigrants

November 18, 2009 - 5:05 PM

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. ... »

Swiss minarets are a subject of reflection

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. ... »

Swiss transport policy has suffered a setback

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. ... »

30.10.2009 Weapons export ban vote to test emotions
29.10.2009 Technology opens cracks in Swiss defence

More internal affairs

Foreign affairs

A meal in Guatemala, where the government has warned of impending famine

November 18, 2009 - 2:14 PM

Leaders pledge to end "silent hunger crisis"

As the World Food Summit draws to a close, the Swiss have welcomed moves to increase agricultural aid and renew commitments to stopping hunger. ... »

14.11.2009 Blair offers post-crash vision for Europe
12.11.2009 Swiss hopeful of climate result at Copenhagen

More foreign affairs

POLITICS DIGEST

November 20, 2009 - 3:57 PM

Swiss visas for Libyans down to a trickle
November 20, 2009 - 3:34 PM

Abacha's son found guilty in Geneva
November 20, 2009 - 10:11 AM

Merz upbeat about presidential year
November 18, 2009 - 4:43 PM

Jerusalem settlement plans condemned
November 18, 2009 - 3:51 PM

Ministers keep "made in Switzerland" Swiss
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Minaret debate

Highly controversial: Minarets split opinion ahead of a nationwide vote.

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Divided over minarets

Divided over minarets

Campaign throws up human rights and integration issues.

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The Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall

Memories of a Cold War symbol.