On Thursday, the 200 members of the National Council will meet for a special two-day session at the Federal Palace.
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For once, Martin Bäumle will not be there. The risk of contagion is simply too great for green liberals.
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Bäumle, however, seems to be the only one staying away. The other politicians seem to be satisfied with the protective measures.
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Bäumle said the second wave had been noticed. “But the authorities failed to take action in a timely manner.”
The corona virus is spreading across the country at the rate of hell. In most cantons, Mr. and Mrs. Swiss can only meet privately in small groups. Events are also subject to more stringent requirements almost every day. But that doesn’t stop the National Council from meeting for a special two-day session starting Thursday.
But the 200 council members will not meet. “The risk at the end of the week is too great to be infected in the Federal Palace,” says green liberal Martin Bäumle (56). The former GLP president decided “out of common sense” not to attend the session. “There are no deals that are not postponed or that require my presence,” he says.