Institute of Law and Religion

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Freiburg examines public law recognition for Alevis

The canton of Fribourg confirms that the Alevi community fulfils the legal requirements for recognition under public law. A trial period of five years now follows.

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FVRR: Die Glaubens- und Gewissensfreiheit der schweizerischen Bundesverfassung

This book develops a model of the freedom of faith and conscience based on the fundamental rights granted by the Swiss Constitution.

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The new parish of Bern

The twelve parishes clearly approved the proposal to merge into a single, city-wide parish on 18 May 2025 with 83.3% of votes in favour.

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Weinfelden rejects the establishment of a Muslim burial ground

On 18 May 2025, the town of Weinfelden in Thurgau rejected the establishment of a Muslim burial ground by 52 to 48 per cent.

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Prof. René Pahud de Mortanges

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