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Switzerland is holding a referendum on whether to strip the government of its power to impose coronavirus lockdowns

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Switzerland will hold a referendum on whether to strip the government of its power to impose new lockdown measures.

The new vote, which will not be held until at least June, is the consequence of a growing national debate about the impact of coronavirus legislation on individual rights,The country is one of the world's oldest democracies and places a heavy emphasis on individual liberty, with its federal constitutionSwitzerland's government has not implemented strict lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic like many European countries, instead emphasizing the role of personal responsibility.

 

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therealmissjo ...thus washing its hands of what is pretty much it's most important primary function...

__SubZero__

Every country should. An international Tribunal.

Holbornlolz

Yay Switzerland! End the lockdown madness!

RejoinTheWorld I like the cut of Switzerland's jib.

Democracias semi-directas..

The audacity.

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