Nutrition Initiative: Difficult Situation in the National Council

Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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There is little support for the food initiative in Parliament, although the direction seems to be voted on by many.

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In rare cases, an initiative is unanimous against it. The text calls for Switzerland to achieve 70% food self-sufficiency in ten years. An unattainable goal, according to a number of elected representatives, to the right and to the left. The Greens are concerned about a polarised debate, which could prove to be "counterproductive"The proposal does not appeal to anyone, except its authors. This is what is taken from the first debate about the "Fo…

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The food initiative is likely to be difficult in Parliament, as shown by the first part of the debate on the referendum in the National Council, which took place on Wednesday.