Geneva 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.

Key Takeaways

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

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"
— Swiss Info Report

New Sunday Shopping Proposal

Historical Context and Previous Votes

Economic Implications

Referendum Prospects

Sources & References

Geneva could vote again on Sunday shop openings

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

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

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"
— Swiss Info Report

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

New Sunday Shopping Proposal

Historical Context and Previous Votes

Economic Implications

Referendum Prospects

Sources & References

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