Swiss parliament rejects room for silence and prayer

No quiet room is to be set up in the parliament building in Bern where politicians can retreat and pray during sessions

On Friday, the House of Representatives voted against a motion by former Ticino parliamentarian Rocco Cattaneo by 128 votes to 38, with 27 abstentions. Cattaneo had justified his motion by saying that the hectic pace during the sessions had increased significantly due to extraordinary events. This is now off the table. ...