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Funiciello and the pragmatist: (almost) everyone wants to discuss in the area of debt
After nearly two months in Burgfrieden, politicians may again disagree. There was a passionate debate in the “Arena”: only one did not want to argue and simulated the pragmatist.
Finally, the politicians are doing what they can best do and we are very happy to see them: they are arguing again! After demonstrating unity in recent weeks, constantly confirming their trust in federal councilors and barely expressing criticism for their decisions, they are now withdrawing their claws again. After almost two months of emergency in Corona, the peace of the castle has ended.
This was already noted during this week’s special session in the Bern showroom. There was passionate debate, heated controversy, and the biggest deals that had been left in the past few weeks were quickly approved. The Federal Council loan package was approved and partially expanded. Politicians have to wait another two months until the ordinary session in summer.
But now the discussions have started. And no one is stopping now. This was also felt by SRF presenter Sandro Brotz in his “arena”. Several times he had to pinch his guests and ask them to rest with outstretched arms. That was probably due to the theme of his show. Because what is the best argument about it? About money, of course. “Is Switzerland going from the crown to a debt crisis?” Brotz wanted to know and inflamed the minds of National Councilors Thomas Aeschi (SVP), Tamara Funiciello (SP), Daniela Schneeberger (FDP) and Marco Romano (CVP) with this question. National Councilors Balthasar Glättli (Greens) and Kathrin Bertschy (GLP) participated in the broadcast from their home.
The federal government provides 64 billion Swiss francs to cushion the impact of the crown crisis on the economy, almost as much money as the federal budget in an entire year. Flow from it
- 40 billion Swiss francs to companies in the form of corona loans
- $ 14 billion in short-term work compensation
- 5.3 billion freelancers
- 2,600 million in the acquisition of protection materials and medicines.
- 1.9 billion in aviation
- 380 million in the areas of culture and sport.
- 65 million in kindergartens
- 40 million in tourism
- 30 million in media companies
SP National Councilor Funiciello has a clear idea of where this money should come from: about taxes for the wealthiest. “The ten richest people in this country have CHF 221 billion.” You have to get the money where it is.
A statement in which SVP man Aeschi is visibly uncomfortable. You disagree with your colleague at all. Didn’t you know these people are already paying a lot of taxes, paying Swiss AHV funds, handing over income and property taxes? “You can’t milk these people anymore!”
As is well known, when two argue, the third is happy. CVP National Councilor Marco Romano explains with a confident smile that Switzerland does not need such discussions now. The last two minutes were absurd. These are ideological polarizations that do not offer solutions ». Switzerland can pay the expenses, savings have been made in recent years. Also, most of the money is loans that will be repaid at some point. He has confidence in companies and in the Swiss economy and is confident that they can generate growth again in the coming years.
Romano also presents himself as a great pragmatist in the rent dispute. The National Council and the Council of States did not agree during this week’s special session to what extent crown-damaged companies should receive rent discounts. The decision on this issue was postponed, which, however, no longer worries Romano. A moderate solution was needed as it was now impossible to shoot from left to right.
Green national councilor Balthasar Glättli is “really angry”. Connected from the central office, it bothers him that Romano is now playing with his CVP as a middle ground that holds Switzerland together. It was the CVP in particular that voted against a pragmatic proposal in Wednesday’s decisive vote. You sealed it. It is up to you to accept a commitment.
It’s not because of her testimony that Glättli’s vote in the studio causes a smile, but because of the unintended appearance of her little daughter. While Glättli is absorbing Romano, the girl jokes behind her father with a pacifier in her mouth, before a Min Li Marti growls.
Whether it’s for rentals, shareholder dividend payments, border opening, or aviation loans – the four studio guests disagree on all the issues raised and don’t miss any opportunity to use their statements to announce their own parties. FDP National Councilman Schneeberger asks landlords to take responsibility for rent reductions. Aeschi wants to prevent foreign workers from congregating in Switzerland once the free movement of people is restored. Glättli wants to link aviation loans with binding climate requirements.
Funiciello becomes grumpy when moderator Brotz asks if it is not a bit cheap now to play on the feminist keyboard to show who is most affected by the crisis. “Look who’s working in the low-wage sector. They are women who now often lose their jobs. They are women. Funiciello believes that everyone is now said to be sitting in the same boat and equally affected by the crisis. The storm hits everyone, that’s true. “But there are people who are on luxury yachts and others who are in rubber boats. And it’s not about driving people away and drowning. ”
As emotional as the image of Funiciello is, in Romano it falls on deaf ears. Once again, the CVP imitated the average sensible politician. Perhaps there are individual problems to look at. But overall, Switzerland is doing well. There are no Swiss who want to be in another country at the moment. When Funiciello is asked, he asks: «Where are the people better in this crisis? Does Italy do better? Sweden? The United States?
Before Funiciello and Romano fight, moderator Brotz steps in and disconnects the exchange of blows, now that the politicians are really warm and the debate is gaining momentum. There is a need for discussion. For almost everything that affects the crown crisis. Long and heated discussions await Funiciello, Glättli, Aeschi, Romano and company, even outside the television studio. Because an hour of “sand” does not replace the two-month break in parliament.
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