Aargau Parliament Retains 'Gemeindeammann' Title, Rejects Gender-Neutral Terms

The Aargau cantonal government's proposal to introduce contemporary and gender-neutral titles for certain offices was rejected by the parliament, which insisted on retaining the term 'Gemeindeammann' even for women, preventing a public vote.

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nzzGerman169d ago

Aargau, Anno 1803: Der Grosse Rat hält eisern am Begriff «Gemeindeammann» fest, auch für Frauen

Die Aargauer Kantonsregierung will zeitgemässe und genderneutrale Bezeichnungen für einzelne Ämter einführen. Das Parlament geht gar nicht erst darauf ein und verhindert eine Volksabstimmung. Die Argumente in der Debatte sind teils absurd.

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Aargau Parliament Retains 'Gemeindeammann' Title, Rejects Gender-Neutral Terms

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