Geneva votes “no” to elected politicians wearing religious symbols

Geneva votes “no” to elected politicians wearing religious symbols
Geneva likes to think of itself as Switzerland’s most secular canton. Last weekend voters reaffirmed that identity, albeit narrowly. A constitutional amendment banning elected politicians from displaying visible religious symbols while carrying out their duties passed with 51.4% of the vote. The result revives a debate that has simmered for years. A similar restriction was […]