In addition to national federal elections every four years citizens get to vote on a number of federal referenda four times a year. This week, a majority of the National Council, Switzerland’s parliament, voted in favour of an extra holiday every 12 September to celebrate democracy, reported RTS. © Jiri Flogel | Dreamstime.comParliament voted 94 versus 82 in favour of the new public holiday every 12 September, an idea that had been rejected by the Federal Council, Switzerland’s 7-member executive. It’s possible to celebrate without an extra public holiday, said Baume-Schneider. The possibility of an extra public holiday will now be voted on by the Council of States.

Source: Le News May 05, 2023 23:34 UTC