The recent discussions in Bern have intensified around the conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the EU, alongside the Parliamentary Investigation Committee's report on the Credit Suisse emergency merger. Party leaders expressed contrasting views, with SVP's Martullo-Blocher criticizing the government's approach, while SP's Meyer and FDP's Burkart welcomed the negotiation outcomes, emphasizing the importance of wage protection and the continuation of bilateral agreements. The debate highlights ongoing concerns about sovereignty and immigration control amid evolving relations with the EU.
A new non-partisan initiative aims to enshrine an ecological and sustainable orientation for the Swiss financial center in the constitution, targeting major banks like UBS for their fossil fuel investments. The initiative proposes restrictions on financing new fossil energy projects and calls for a supervisory authority, dubbed "eco-finma," to ensure compliance and prevent greenwashing. With the recent collapse of Credit Suisse, proponents see this as an opportune moment for reform in banking regulation.
A new non-partisan initiative aims to enshrine an ecological and sustainable orientation for the Swiss financial center in the constitution, targeting banks like UBS for their fossil fuel investments. The initiative proposes restrictions on financing new fossil energy projects and calls for a supervisory authority, "eco-finma," to ensure compliance and prevent greenwashing. With the recent collapse of Credit Suisse, proponents see this as an opportune moment for reform in banking regulation.
The Efas healthcare reform aims to standardize financing across cantons and health insurers, potentially easing the burden on premium payers by shifting costs to the cantons. While critics fear rising premiums, proponents argue that the reform will ultimately reduce costs, especially for outpatient care, and promote a more efficient healthcare system. The outcome of the vote is crucial, as failure to pass the reform could hinder future healthcare improvements.
At the Swiss SP Congress in Davos, delegates called for a public pharmaceutical strategy to address the drug crisis, emphasizing the need to curb excessive profits by the pharmaceutical industry and ensure affordable healthcare. Co-president Mattea Meyer highlighted the high cost of medicines in Switzerland compared to Europe and advocated for improved global access to essential medicines. A position paper was adopted, proposing the transformation of Sandoz into a public utility to secure a reliable supply of medicines in the public interest.
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