Swiss Senate Maintains WHO Partnership Despite Right-Wing Opposition

Upper house rejects People's Party motion to withdraw from revised International Health Regulations

Key Takeaways

Swiss Senate voted 26 to 11 against the People's Party motion to withdraw from revised International Health Regulations
IHR have existed for over 70 years governing international disease control cooperation
The Swiss People's Party criticized potential financial impact on cantons and risk of opinion censorship

By The Numbers

26-11

Senate vote ratio

70+

Years of IHR existence

They Said

"According to the federal government, the revision will make it even easier to prevent and control the cross-border spread of diseases"
— Federal Government

Senate Rejects WHO Withdrawal Motion

Background of International Health Regulations

Opposition Arguments and Concerns

International Health Cooperation Implications

Sources & References

Swiss Senate maintains confidence in the WHO

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Key Takeaways

Swiss Senate voted 26 to 11 against the People's Party motion to withdraw from revised International Health Regulations
IHR have existed for over 70 years governing international disease control cooperation
The Swiss People's Party criticized potential financial impact on cantons and risk of opinion censorship

By The Numbers

26-11

Senate vote ratio

70+

Years of IHR existence

They Said

"According to the federal government, the revision will make it even easier to prevent and control the cross-border spread of diseases"
— Federal Government

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Senate Rejects WHO Withdrawal Motion

Background of International Health Regulations

Opposition Arguments and Concerns

International Health Cooperation Implications

Sources & References

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