France’s foreign minister has condemned Switzerland’s referendum vote to ban the building of minarets.
Bernard Kouchner said he was shocked by the decision which, he said, showed “intolerance” and should be reversed.
More than 57.5% of voters and 22 out of 26 cantons – or provinces – voted in favour of the ban on Sunday.
The proposal had been put forward by the Swiss People’s Party, (SVP), the largest party in parliament, which says minarets are a sign of Islamisation.
