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Popular sports don’t have to pay money back
The cancellation of the events hit popular sports hard. The Federal Council wants to cushion the consequences: “The package will include 50 million this year and 100 million next year.” Loans are not appropriate here, so massive sports clubs don’t have to pay the costs later, Amherd says.
Loans are subject to conditions.
Amherd discusses the consequences for soccer and ice hockey leagues. The consequences are far reaching, so loans of CHF 350 million are planned. This in two tranches of CHF 175 million each. Soccer 100 and ice hockey represent 75 million. These would have to be reimbursed. In addition, funds are tied to conditions, so they should not be used, for example, to cover excessive wages.
Amherd: sport plays an important role in society
Viola Amherd emphasizes the importance of sport: “Sport has an important role in society, including health.”
Amherd: the sport was also completely hit
Sports Minister Viola Amherd explains the planned measures. The crown crisis had also trapped Swiss sport in its entirety. Through the general weakening of the economy, but also through the measures of the Federal Council. Now money for the rights of transmission, lotteries or sale of tickets would be lacking. You should know that sport is always affected a little later in a crisis. And it takes you longer to recover.
Stabilization package for sports
The Federal Council has defined key financial parameters and measures for a stabilization package in favor of Swiss sport. The stabilization package refers to soccer and hockey leagues as well as popular and competitive sports.
Soccer and ice hockey leagues
- To guarantee the operation until the end of the 2020/2021 season, the total loans are repayable 350 million francs destined to. A first installment 175 million each Franconia is expected to offset the loss in earnings from June 1 over the next six months. In the event that gambling operations are only possible to a limited extent over a 12-month period, a second tranche of another CHF 175 million must be included in the federal budget 2021. In both tranches, CHF 100 million will go to football and CHF 75 million to the ice hockey league.
Popular sports and other competitive sports
- The Federal Council already approved 50 million Swiss francs on March 20, which can be paid as contributions of A perdu funds to sports clubs and organizations in financial need. The Federal Council assumes that the crisis, especially in grassroots sport, will only be sustained later and that the need for support will increase significantly. So for 2020 Additional 50 million francs and 2021 more in the budget 100 million Francs provided. The aim is to avoid sustainable damage to Swiss sports structures, which are strongly characterized by voluntary work.
Next press conference in a few minutes.
The press conference with Justice Minister Karin-Keller Sutter has ended. The following will follow in a few minutes: at 3 p.m., Sports Minister Viola Amherd will inform you. The theme is support for professional and popular sports. We broadcast livestream and SRF 1.
Is the pressure on the labor market increasing?
The last question: isn’t there a risk of increased competition in the Swiss labor market? One saw that the pressure on Switzerland could increase, says Keller-Sutter looking back on the financial crisis. Today, however, all countries are seriously affected. And there are accompanying measures, for example, the integration of local workers, and since June 8 also the obligation to report vacancies.
Follow-up of contacts across the border still under discussion
Another question concerns the location of contacts and whether this was a problem in discussions with neighboring countries. According to Keller-Sutter, this was not yet an important point of discussion. It remains to be clarified whether this can be used across the border.
Shopping abroad is not yet possible
What groups of people are we talking about when crossing the border? “This is currently being negotiated,” says Keller-Sutter. It had to be a solid love story to be considered a reason to cross the border. Groups of people are currently being discussed, said Mario Gattiker, Secretary of State for Migration. Examples are visits within the family or visits to second homes, or funerals abroad. Buying abroad is still not a good reason to be able to cross the border, says Keller-Sutter.
The fence between Kreuzlingen and Konstanz is also a problem
Another question is how is the famous “border fence” between Kreuzlingen and Konstanz. Could it be gone or is it still open? You visited this close, says Keller-Sutter. It was built together with Germany. However, it was not created because of the border, but because of the ban on assembly. The German interior minister, Seehofer, had promised him that this would be seen. Keller-Sutter emphasizes: “This fence was not invented by the FDJP.”
Challenges with bigger France
Another question about unmarried couples and whether relaxation only affects Germany and Austria. Keller-Sutter confirms this. The challenges in this regard are greater with France. Finding concrete solutions is important.
Keller-Sutter: Had to go to France
“We discussed early relaxation with Austria, but we had to go to France.” The mutual desire had been to coordinate. Therefore, the election fell on June 15.
Discussions on specific questions are ongoing.
As of Saturday, Germany only wants to carry out random checks. Do the same for Switzerland, the question is. These questions are still being clarified, says Keller-Sutter. However, the intention is to find a quick agreement with neighboring countries. Border controls would continue until June 15. However, one wanted to find solutions for certain constellations.
Holidays abroad?
A journalist wants to know what is happening with the reopening of borders for tourism. Will the Swiss be able to travel to these countries? “Each country will have restrictions despite the opening.” The opening conditions are definitely similar, says Keller-Sutter. However, the rules of the respective countries would apply. Tourism will be possible, but: “However, I ask the Swiss to go on vacation to Switzerland to support Swiss tourism.
The border with Italy remains for the moment
It cannot yet be said when the borders with Italy will reopen, Keller-Sutter says when asked. The border with Italy remains closed. Italy knew it and understood it.
No unilateral flexing
Gradual relaxation is a complex matter and close coordination with other countries is required. Switzerland does not want unilateral openings, says Keller-Sutter. This is all the more true for neighboring countries, where interdependencies are great. However: this depends on further development. However, he is confident in this regard, especially since the population is behaving reasonably.
Keller-Sutter: There is a will
Keller-Sutter explains that there is a mutual will between countries. “As soon as we have reached an agreement with neighboring countries, we will communicate it.” Gradual relaxation is somewhat complex, requiring close coordination.
Keller-Sutter: common will to open borders
He informed the Federal Council today of his talks with the interior ministers of Germany, Austria and France, says Keller-Sutter. There is a common will to return to normality even on the border. This is on condition that the pandemic situation allows it. This fits well with the Federal Council’s concept of easing: the next easing step is scheduled for June 8. The Federal Council will discuss the details on May 25.
Justice Minister Keller-Sutter provides information on border openings
The press conference has started. It is already known that the borders with Germany, Austria and France are expected to open fully on June 15, as long as the pandemic situation allows it. Federal Councilor Karin Keller-Sutter now explains the key points.
Mountain farmers in need look for younger volunteers for summer work
For the summer, Caritas Switzerland is looking for around 1,000 younger volunteers who actively support mountain farmer families in need. Strict work also allows you to discover new regions and offers deep mental relaxation.
A good 40 percent of the volunteers who previously signed up for this help were people over 60 or coming from abroad, Caritas writes in a press release. Due to the pandemic of the crown, they would have to be replaced this year.
Missions last at least a week. Anyone over the age of 18 can participate. You can find out about all the mountain farms looking for volunteers on the website www.berg insert.ch and sign up there directly for a task.
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