May 23, 2025|
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|7 months agoGeneva Considers New Sunday Shopping Vote Amid Economic Pressure
Geneva parliament approves proposal for shops to open two additional Sundays per year, sparking potential referendum as city grapples with retail sector challenges.
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- Geneva parliament approved proposal for shops to open two additional Sundays per year plus December 31
- The bill passed with 63 votes to 33
- Geneva citizens have voted three times previously on Sunday shopping issues
- A 2021 referendum rejected shopping without collective labor agreement
By The Numbers
63-33
Parliamentary vote result
3
Previous public votes on Sunday shopping
They Said
"Geneva citizens have already voted three times on this issue, which aims to support local businesses in difficulty"