January 10, 2025|
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|11 months agoEnvironmental Responsibility Initiative Faces Government Opposition
Swiss government recommends rejecting February's environmental responsibility initiative, citing concerns over economic impact and implementation timeline.
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- The Swiss government and parliament have officially recommended rejecting the environmental responsibility initiative.
- The vote on the initiative is scheduled for February 9.
- The initiative demands a reduction of environmental impact caused by consumption within ten years.
- The government warns the initiative would lead to bans and regulations on food, housing, and mobility.
By The Numbers
10 years
Implementation Timeline
February 9
Vote Date
They Said
"The approach demanded by the initiative goes too far and would have far-reaching negative consequences for the population and the economy."
"Natural resources must be conserved, but not to the extent demanded by the environmental responsibility initiative."