Geneva decides on 5G moratorium for three years
The canton of Geneva is introducing a three-year moratorium on the 4G+ and 5G generations of mobile communications. The amendment to the law stipulates that all new antennas are subject to approval during this period.
This was decided by the Grand Council on Thursday evening with 60 votes in favor, 35 against and one abstention. However, the responsible State Councillor Antonio Hodgers (Greens) pointed out the confusion surrounding the terms 4G+, 5G and the 5G millimetre wave frequency range, which is not yet used in Switzerland.
"If you want, the state will refuse any antenna conversion for three years, but it will do so without any legal basis. There is a great risk that this law will be overturned by a court," Hodgers told the Grand Council. The canton had already introduced a moratorium on the installation of new antennas last year. However, the operators are adapting their antennas to enable 4G+, the State Councillor continued.
In addition, Geneva, like the canton of Neuchâtel, is calling for a nationwide moratorium on the new 5G millimeter wave frequency range. The Grand Council approved a corresponding cantonal initiative with 56 votes in favor and 36 against. (SDA)
