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- Corona’s emergency law regime will become common law.
- Following the National Council, the Council of States is today debating the future powers of the Federal Council in the crown crisis.
- A real monster debate can be expected into the evening hours – you can follow it here on the live stream until 7pm
The parliamentary debate on the Covid-19 law was eagerly awaited. A constitutional lawyer even spoke before an “enabling law” for the Federal Council. Paul Rechsteiner, chairman of the responsible commission, initially addressed the “fundamental criticism of the legislation”.
The law is limited to the end of 2021, according to the Council of States of St. Gallen SP. Furthermore, the Federal Council responded to the criticisms of the parties in the consultation and specified several openly formulated provisions. It’s not the beauty of the formulation that counts, but the result, Rechsteiner continues.
The Covid-19 law is neither formally nor materially a dramatic step.
And: “The Covid-19 law is neither formally nor materially a dramatic step.” Rather, it is a necessity of health policy, and it is important to cushion the economic and social aspects of the crisis. “People shouldn’t be left in the lurch in an emergency, even if it costs something.”
Municipalities covered with emails from the population
Rechsteiner also drew attention to fellow citizens who had covered the tips with critical emails. In the crisis of the crown, the authorities followed the epidemic law, which had been approved by the people.
Maya Graf (Greens / BL) seconded: The majority of the population supports the Crown policy of Parliament and the Federal Council. But it is also important to listen to critical voices and explain to people the need for measures.
The National Council clearly approved the law on Wednesday, but had virtually no other choice either: If the bill were rejected, several crown measures would be ineffective next week, six months after it came into effect. For example, part of the emergency financial aid for the economy would be extinguished.
State policy problems
The proposal should also go clearly to the Council of States. However, it comes down to the fundamentals: What powers should the Federal Council have to deal with the corona pandemic by the end of 2021, and which actors should it involve when taking further action?
If the small chamber also joins the National Council’s plans and asks for more financial aid for the event, the travel and culture industries will be seen in the course of the debate. This should last until the early hours of the night.
