Substitute
Member of the National Council
Union démocratique du centre
Conseil national
CH-3003 - Berne
Switzerland
Working language: English
31/01/2025 | 10:32:23 Yes, thank you very much, Mister Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, There are not so many people in the hall on Friday mornings, but it has the advantage that people listen to each other. And I am very happy to hear certain words. But first, what is Long Covid? The term remains unclear. It describes a range of symptoms that persist after a Covid illness or only appear weeks, months or years later. These symptoms range from, as has been mentioned, chronic fatigue to breathing difficulties or so... 04/10/2024 | 11:04:49 Dear Mister Chairman, esteemed guests, I am talking about human rights, democracy and the rule of law. These are the issues in our country and in our Council. And I'm talking about how we dealt with Corona. Did we remember that in this Council when our countries took the harsh coronavirus measures? No, we in this Council failed to critically scrutinise the measures. Yes, the challenge at the beginning was a big one, especially at the very beginning. The uncertainty and fear of the virus... 26/06/2024 | 11:08:37 President and colleagues, We have now heard that sanctions are the panacea, and that they will resolve the situation. Let me tell you that they are not. Mr Paul GAVAN has just said that he wants more sanctions. We have heard it - more sanctions. We will hear it in many speeches - more sanctions. Germany wants more, and Belgium. Other countries will probably also be pilloried later. Are you really convinced that the sanctions against Russia will achieve anything? Are you really convinced? Are... 25/06/2024 | 11:27:52 Dear Mister chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, Yes, it is true that politics must take on board the views, expectations and concerns of young people if democracy is to function well. Young people bring dynamism and new ideas to politics. And yes, young people are sometimes less represented in national parliaments than middle-aged people. That young people are generally less involved in traditional politics than others is unfortunately no secret. However, I think that legal obstacles, prejudices... 24/01/2024 | 16:28:29 I can understand a lot of what is written here, what we are discussing here, what we have heard. But I will focus on the integrity of the countries that are part of the OECD and the G20. They want large international companies to be taxed at a rate of at least 15% in future. This was pushed by the G20. It is being implemented to the letter by the EU member states. Such a regime was also introduced in Switzerland on 1 January. This was neither a government nor a parliamentary decision, but a...
15/06/2020 | Doc. 15116 | Report Time to act: Europe’s political response to fighting the manipulation of sports competitions
02/05/2023 | Doc. 15756 | Motion for a resolution The role of youth in revitalising democracy 14/10/2022 | Doc. 15636 | Motion for a resolution Risks and opportunities of the Metaverse 04/02/2020 | Doc. 15072 | Motion for a resolution Re-establishing sustainable living conditions for autochthonous communities in balance with their natural environments in member States 04/02/2020 | Doc. 15071 | Motion for a resolution Prevention of abuse of mutual legal co-operation with respect to refugees and asylum seekers 25/06/2019 | Doc. 14920 | Motion for a resolution Humanitarian and legal assistance to victims of gross violations of human rights and the right to reparations
31/01/2025 | Doc. 16088, vote on the draft text for resolution “Long Covid” and access to the right to health 31/01/2025 | Doc. 16091, vote on the draft text for recommendation Overcoming age-based discrimination against older persons 31/01/2025 | Doc. 16091, vote on the draft text for resolution Overcoming age-based discrimination against older persons 29/01/2025 | Doc. 16090, vote on the draft text for recommendation Multiperspectivity in remembrance and history education for democratic citizenship 29/01/2025 | Doc. 16090, vote on the draft text for resolution Multiperspectivity in remembrance and history education for democratic citizenship