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Wednesday, 22 February, 2012
Will French speakers reunite in the Jura region?
It’s rare that we talk about separatist strife in Switzerland. But the breakaway of canton Jura from canton Bern four decades ago left many scars. Ever since, many had called for a re-vote in the parts that decided back in 1978 to stay in Bern. That could re-unite the French speakers of the region. Now Bern and Jura have finally agreed to the terms of a new poll. But the question is some are now asking is “Does it really matter anymore?” WRS’s Lucas Chambers reports.
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I’m interested in how this takes direction. though as a US citizen, Pro HELVETIA, mine Famille Armorie shares the designs and colours of the Berne, and while the hometown of my direct ancestors in canton of JURA, I would ’wave both Flags!’ Congratulations on once again Concordance!
Gregory
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