The Swiss people’s concerns about immigration, job competition, and aggressive behavior from foreign neighbors have influenced their voting decisions. However, there are supporters of the framework agreement who are often underestimated, including major Swiss corporations, universities, and colleges.
The SVP party led by Blocher has posed challenges for the biggest taxpayers in Switzerland. Similarly, in Germany, the anti-EU party AfD is gaining influence.
If only employees of the federal government, cantons, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises were allowed to vote on federal proposals, it could significantly impact the outcomes.
Despite this, EU-friendly companies such as UBS, Nestlé, and Roche have been hesitant to display their political strength.
All of these factors have contributed to Blocher’s narrow victories in the past, but the situation is changing in Bern.
Pro-European federal councilors, such as SP magistrate Baume-Schneider from Jura and her party colleague Beat Jans from Basel-Stadt, are now in the center of power.
Baume-Schneider, who is often underestimated, is known for her shrewdness as a radical leftist. She has formed a close alliance with Pierre-Yves Maillard, a top union leader, in order to achieve a favorable framework agreement.
The future president of Switzerland, Viola Amherd, is also a strong supporter of a well-negotiated agreement and will be traveling through Europe to gain a better understanding of the EU.
Albert Rösti, a liberal at heart, has been successful in the Federal Council, while Karin Keller-Sutter, along with party president Thierry Burkart, supports the framework agreement as a realistic politician.
Guy Parmelin, who previously broke off negotiations in Brussels, cannot afford to do so again as a member of the federal council’s delegation.
Based on these factors, it is believed that the new Federal Council will have a majority in favor of the framework agreement, with support from top union leader Pierre-Yves Maillard.
It is important to note that rumors suggesting Maillard and Baume-Schneider oppose a framework agreement are unfounded. In fact, Maillard has expressed the expectation for tough and fair negotiations with Brussels to secure the best outcome for Switzerland.
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