Institute of Law and Religion

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Lucerne government abandons papal privileges

The Lucerne Government Council renounces certain rights to fill positions within the Catholic Church.

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The cantonal recognition of religious communities

Cantonal recognition confers special rights on religious communities. But under what conditions is this recognition granted? The Institute for Religious Law has examined this issue.

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The cantonal council of Lucerne rejects the abolition of church taxes

The cantonal government of Lucerne rejects a motion by the FDP Lucerne calling for the abolition of compulsory church tax for companies in Lucerne.

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State contribuions for churches

On February 3rd 2025, the Zurich Cantonal Council granted the recognized religious communities a framework credit of 300 million.

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Prof. René Pahud de Mortanges

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