According to “Le Temps”, the no of a “Switzerland that is afraid to grow”
Published: Sunday, Nov 24th 2024, 20:10
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The rejection of the plans to expand the highways is "another brilliant victory for the left". But this No is also the No of "a Switzerland that is afraid to grow", writes the French-speaking Swiss newspaper "Le Temps".
For the daily newspaper, the will of the red-green camp to prioritize public transport is not the rejection of numerous more conservative cantons such as Glarus, Obwalden, Graubünden or Valais. These are Alpine regions that have traditionally clung to the car and individual mobility. The Federal Council and the authorities must take this signal seriously, as Switzerland will vote on the SVP initiative "No Switzerland of ten million" in 2026 or 2027. "
For the French-speaking Swiss newspaper "La Liberté", the rejection of highway expansion projects is a commitment to climate protection. Instead of investing in superfluous highway expansions, the federal government should invest more in public transport.
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