May 14, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwitzerland Increases Protection Funding for Religious Minorities
Swiss government boosts security funding by CHF1 million to CHF6 million annually for 2026-2027 to protect Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ communities amid rising security concerns.
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- The Swiss government is increasing security funding for minorities by CHF 1 million annually for the years 2026 and 2027.
- The total annual budget for minority protection will reach CHF 6 million during the 2026-2027 period.
- Jewish and Muslim organizations, as well as LGBTQ+ communities, are identified as having a particular need for protection.
- Funding will revert to the standard CHF 5 million annually starting in 2028.
- Racist incidents in Switzerland rose by 20% in 2024.
By The Numbers
CHF 6 million
Annual funding
CHF 1 million
Budget increase
20%
Increase in racist incidents
They Said
"Important contribution to the protection of vulnerable minorities from terrorist or violent extremist attacks in Switzerland."
"A particular need for protection."