Customs dispute with the USA: Federal Council wants to explain first and only then negotiate

In conflict with the United States, the Federal Council receives a course of inquiry from parliamentarians. The maxims of action are: keep your head cool, refrain from provocation, explore solutions.

The regulation of large communication platforms such as Google, Facebook, YouTube and X in Switzerland is still waiting for us. Two years ago, the Federal Council had ordered a referral proposal for this. On Wednesday, he postponed a decision to do so again.

The regulation of large communication platforms such as Google, Facebook, Youtube and X in Switzerland is still waiting for us. Two years ago, the Federal Council had ordered a referral proposal for this. On Wednesday, he postponed a decision to do so again.

On Wednesday the Federal Council actually wanted to discuss the regulation of platforms such as Google, YouTube or X. But now the decision is postponed indefinitely – in order to appease the US government. Guy Parmelin's economic department also urged a postponement of the regulations. Picture: keystoneOn Wednesday the Federal Council actually wanted to discuss the regulation of platforms such as Google, YouTube or X. But now the decision is pos…