A row has broken out in Geneva over this year’s annual mayors’ trip, as concerns about climate change clash with travel plans.
Over 130 officials from Geneva’s municipalities and the canton are set to travel to Copenhagen—by plane.
That choice has sparked criticism, particularly from Green Party members, eight of whom have withdrawn in protest.
In previous years, destinations like Turin and Zurich were reached by train or bus. But with Copenhagen, the carbon footprint is proving controversial. Three Vernier officials, including a Green mayor, are taking the train instead—despite a gruelling 37-hour round trip.
Geneva’s mayor, Alfonso Gomez, has refused to attend, calling the decision “inappropriate” given the city's environmental commitments.
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