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The Federal Council wants to support Swiss sports with a package valued at millions. Up to CHF 350 million is available for loans to soccer and ice hockey clubs, and there is 150 million for mass sports. But money for professional sports has given rise to talk in view of the high wages of sport.
“There are hardly any soccer millionaires in Switzerland,” CVP federal councilor Viola Amherd told CH Media newspapers with conviction. You have to think about promoting young people, he explains. The situation cannot be compared to abroad either.
Amherd does not accept criticism that footballers make millions while nursing staff must be pleased with the clapping. “Such a cross-comparison is not appropriate.” Finally, hospitals could have benefited from federal support measures.
Conditional loans
When it comes to sports, politicians have tied tax money to certain conditions, Amherd continued. “Existing wages must be frozen, and this should be reduced by 20 percent in the next three years,” Amherd emphasized.
The clubs would also have to make an effort themselves, such as setting up a security fund. It cannot be that he lives from hand to mouth, emphasizes the sports minister. In the future, a certain amount of capital will be needed for professional clubs to help themselves in times of crisis.
Furthermore, according to Amherd, one could argue whether aid money should not only be linked to a commitment to promote youth, but should also include a commitment to promote women in sports. (SDA / gbl)
