Federal Council does not want to put climate glue in prison – SVP-Egger disappointed: “I regret this attitude”

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They are committed to the environment – but annoy many people: the climate stickers. They block streets in cities during rush hour. At Easter they stick to the Autobahn for the Gotthard tube. They occupy the tarmac at Geneva airport.

This not only causes a lot of nuisance for the affected road users, but also for politicians. The St. Gallen SVP country councilor Mike Egger (30) therefore submitted a corresponding proposal to the House of Representatives in April, in which he called for drastic consequences for the climate sticker. “Anyone who sticks to the street should be treated like a terrorist. That means a prison sentence,” he said at the time.

Applicable law is sufficient for the Bundesrat

This week, the Federal Council commented on Egger’s motion. Applicable law provides a good handle. The Federal Council currently sees no need for legislative action. He therefore recommends that the National Council and the Council of States reject the initiative.

Climate adhesives could already be convicted of coercion. In the worst case, there is even a risk of imprisonment. At least in theory. In practice, the thresholds for imprisonment are high. In most cases, activists must pay a fine.

“I deeply regret the negative attitude of the Bundesrat. Because: I am clearly convinced that we in Switzerland should not just accept such actions,” says Mike Egger to Blick. Fines are not enough, measures with symbolic force are needed. “Two to three days in prison would be a good learning tool,” said the National Council.

Egger says the climate activists are putting themselves at risk with their actions. And depending on where they took place – in the evening rush hour in the cities or on the Gotthard – these actions cost the economy a lot of money. “That is why you must clearly show the climate activists the red card here,” he demands.

Many critical voices among the bourgeoisie

What the climate stickers organized is very reminiscent of the highwaymen in the Middle Ages. “But in Switzerland we cultivate a cultivated discussion culture. Everyone has the right to engage in politics, raise issues and work towards solutions. But not by endangering yourself and other people,” Egger explains his attitude.

Now it will become clear how the councils think about his motion. Egger has not lost hope. “I notice that there are many critical voices against these climate terrorists in the civilian camp.” (Okay)

Source:Blick