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An article on culture in Switzerland's new constitution
The inclusion of an article on culture on the new constitution of Switzerland sets off talks and debates. David Streiff, director of the Swiss Federal Office of Culture, said that 'Article 69: Culture' gives a legal basis for cultural activities and serve as an alternative to maintaining a linguistic and cultural balance. However, opponents are wary that the new article might centralize culture, which they view as the sole responsibility of local governments.See the full content of this document
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Constitutionalising culture.
The new Swiss constitution, which voters approved by a comfortable margin last April, includes for the first time an article on culture. This may seem like an innocuous addition, as cultural institutions have benefited from federal support for many ...
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