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Switzerland: Churches criticize end of military service exemption for clergy The Swiss government ended the military service exemption for priests and pastors in June.
Published 7sem · 1 source · updated 2sem
The fact This decision, made without prior consultation, is deemed 'essential for maintaining social life.'
Churches criticize the lack of dialogue and a communication error.
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Why it matters Cette mesure reflète les tensions entre l'État et les institutions religieuses en Suisse, où le service militaire reste un pilier de la cohésion nationale.
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