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Switzerland will vote on the climate law in seven weeks. But instead of debating the 3.2 billion package, the country is outraged by the climate stickers that paralyze the Gotthard tunnel, a bridge over the Rhine in Austria and the German capital of Berlin.
This is also increasingly worrying those campaigning for a yes to the climate law on June 18. Because they fear that the disruptive actions of the “last generation” will be a boomerang for climate protection.
‘With this Seich you lose majorities’
“You can’t harm the environment more than climate stickers. With such a seich you lose any majority for sensible politics,” says Zurich FDP member of the Council of State Ruedi Noser (62), one of the most prominent civil fighters for the law. He is sure: the other side – led by the SVP – will exploit the outrage about the blockades, “especially because the media gives the climate stickers too much of a platform”.
With the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement, Switzerland committed to no longer emit greenhouse gases by 2050. Now this goal must be enshrined in law. The climate protection law is an indirect counter-proposal to the Glacier Initiative, which also called for the complete phase-out of fossil fuels by 2050. The law now on the table does not impose a ban. Instead, the replacement of oil and gas heating systems will be financed for a total of CHF 2 billion over the next 10 years. 1.2 billion is earmarked for the promotion of innovative technologies for climate protection.
With the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement, Switzerland committed to no longer emit greenhouse gases by 2050. Now this goal must be enshrined in law. The climate protection law is an indirect counter-proposal to the Glacier Initiative, which also called for the complete phase-out of fossil fuels by 2050. The law now on the table does not impose a ban. Instead, the replacement of oil and gas heating systems will be financed for a total of CHF 2 billion over the next 10 years. 1.2 billion is earmarked for the promotion of innovative technologies for climate protection.
His fear is shared by scientists: pollster and political scientist Claude Longchamp (66) assumes that the climate stickers will damage the Yes camp, certainly in terms of image at the moment. “Besides the cost argument and the question of how effective measures in Switzerland are on the global climate, the issue of radicalized climate activists is definitely on the no side.” He also notes that the attention paid to the climate stickers overshadows the discussion about the law.
Worst case: big campaign at Pentecost
Longchamp currently expects the law to be passed by 55 percent. However, a mobilizing effect in the opponent’s camp cannot be ruled out. Especially if there is another major action in Switzerland, such as the Gotthard, where climate protectors extended the traffic jam with their blockade at Easter.
“The worst thing for supporters would be if the climate stickers went on another big campaign on Pentecost,” says Longchamp. “Then the voting papers are in the households — and that could boost the No side.”
‘Voters will not be annoyed’
You’re not afraid of that on the left. “We must win the law and be absolutely faster,” says GroenLinks leader Aline Trede (39). “We are going down the institutional, parliamentary path and the population is allowed to participate. She should definitely do that.” She thinks above all: “We should talk about the content of the law, not just about the forms of action.”
Noser is also confident: “I am convinced that the Swiss will not be annoyed by the climate stickers and will agree with this very sensible law. Because this helps citizens to get away from their fuel oil in a socially responsible way and promotes the innovative power of the economy. »
Source:Blick
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