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EXPLAINED: Swiss parliament votes to ban extremist symbols and gestures - The Real Truth

The 200-member National Council meets at the Federal Palace in Bern. © Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

Geneva (AFP) – Swiss lawmakers have voted in favour of banning the display of extremist and racist symbols, starting with those of a Nazi nature.

The National Council lower house of parliament on Wednesday voted by 133 to 38 in favour of banning the public use of racist, violence-promoting and extremist symbols, such as Nazi symbols.

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