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- On the second day of the extraordinary session, Parliament is also dealing with the crown crisis.
- You can follow the Council of States debate here and on the SRF information from 8:30 a.m. at 1 p.m. From 3:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. We broadcast the debate in the National Council.
- The Council of States is currently advising on the billions of the federal government in loans to deal with the crown crisis.
- In the morning, the National Council advises, among other things, a partial exemption of rent for the hotel industry and the support of nursery schools.
On the second day of the extraordinary session to deal with the crown crisis, the National Council and the Council of States make numerous decisions. Here you will find an updated summary of transactions and advances.
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Council of States
65 million for nurseries: Daycares can breathe easier. The federal government provides financial support for the crown crisis. Parliament has approved a number of millions; the exact amount is not yet clear. But it should be at least 65 million francs, which the Council of States approves today. The National Council yesterday , The link opens in a new window Spoken 100 million francs. The tips now have to clarify the difference. In principle, however, they agree that the federal government should also support daycare centers. Against the will of the Federal Council.
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National Council
Injection of money for operations close to the flight: The federal government must not only support Swiss airlines in the crown crisis, but companies close to flights must also receive money. The National Council decided this with 133 to 60 votes. Special safeguards must ensure that money does not flow to foreign parent companies.
Swiss providers and service companies are important as employers and ensure connection to international aviation, most argued. Left-Green wanted to link financial aid to environmental and social conditions, but remained in the minority. The business dates back to the Council of States with slight differences.
Support for battered public transport: The National Council requires that the federal government, together with the cantons and transportation companies, develop a template to mitigate the loss of revenue from public transportation. Commission spokesman Martin Candinas (CVP / GR) said clients must be retrieved for public transportation. “We have to demonstrate that public transport is not a threat, but is part of sustainable mobility.” Although demand has plummeted by as much as 80 percent, between 70 and 80 percent of public transportation continues to operate, Candinas said. The SVP and part of the FDP opposed the motion.
Bridge media support: After the Council of States, the National Council also wants to help the media in the crown crisis. This includes free agency announcements, free or discounted newspaper delivery, and CHF 30 million emergency aid for private radios and television stations. Aid aims to be a bridge until legislative changes come into force to strengthen the means developed by the Federal Council; they will soon be dealt with in the councils. Therefore, the Federal Council had spoken out against the motions.
