June 7, 2013 This is the tough stance of the president of the League of Muslims in Ticino. “The UDC posters (previously reported on by Euro-Islam: https://www.euro-islam.info/2009/04/28/swiss-high-court-rules-udc-muslim-posters-not-racist/) reminds us of the propaganda in the ’30s” The debate focuses on the controversial posters of UDC that portray two immigrants riding two Swiss; the poster…
An overwhelming rejection of the “minaret initiative” in Switzerland, scheduled for November 29th, would serve as encouragement to all Swiss Muslims. And treating Swiss Muslims as respected and loyal residents would enhance openness and mutual trust in the country. The debate over the integration of the Muslim community into Swiss society is not new and…
The debate over the integration of the Muslim community into Swiss society is not new and has long been the subject of considerable political tension. The most recent controversy is no different and has already fuelled a heated discussion on whether the construction of minarets in Switzerland should be banned. The Democratic Union of the…
The Swiss Federal Court acquitted coalition partner the Democratic Union of the Center (UDC), a right-wing political party, from charges of its election campaign poster inciting hatred between communities. In the poster, Swiss Muslim citizens are seen worshipping. The superscript over the photo reads “Use your heads,” urging non-Muslim citizens to vote for the party…
The Swiss federal high court has ruled that posters of Muslims prostrating in front of the Swiss federal palace, with the slogan “use your heads” is not racist. The court argued, with one judge noting reservations, that the posters do not fulfill legal requirements for racial discrimination. The court said, in its decision not to…
