Summer session 2023 - National Council - Thursday, 8 June 2023 08h00
Channel: The Swiss Parliament - the Federal Assembly
Date: 2023-06-08

https://parl.ch #parlch - The Council of States has 46 members who represent the cantons. The cantons each send two representatives, with the exception of Obwalden, Nidwalden, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden, which each send one. The canton of Zurich, which has a population of over 1 million, elects two representatives as does Uri, which has a population of around 35,000.
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Detailed Summary for [Summer session 2023 - National Council - Thursday, 8 June 2023 08h00]
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Discussion on a framework credit for three Geneva centers, recognized globally for their contributions to peace, security, and sustainable development. The Federal Council accepted the message for CHF 30 million in 2027. The use of the credit is controlled by Switzerland, and an inflation-related increase was rejected. The challenge of COVID-19 was also mentioned.

[02:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=121) Framework credit of CHF 30 million for three Geneva centers accepted by Federal Council

[16:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=1009) Swiss centers promote cooperation and peace

[39:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=2366) Switzerland to create a support program for Ukraine

[56:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=3363) Switzerland should contribute to Ukraine's reconstruction

[03:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=207) Switzerland supports Ukraine with aid packages and refugee assistance

[1:17:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=4628) Switzerland to contribute billions for Ukraine reconstruction

[1:37:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=5824) Supplementary credit for State Secretariat for Migration should be accepted

[1:44:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=6253) Rejecting the credit for asylum seekers will not solve problems

[2:02:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=7329) The Finance Committee proposes a compromise on the 132 million budget for anticipatory accommodation places for asylum seekers.

[2:08:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=7734) Revision of Tobacco Tax Act for e-cigarettes accepted by majority

[2:31:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=9065) Differentiated taxation of tobacco products is necessary

[2:47:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=10046) Switzerland proposes differentiated taxation for e-cigarettes

[3:14:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=11677) Taxation of electronic cigarettes and tobacco products recommended

[3:24:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=12248) Disposable cigarettes to be taxed to reduce consumption and environmental impact

[3:46:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=13612) The Commission rejected the template and requested revisions.

[3:53:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=13988) Application for rejection of customs tariff system simplification rejected

[4:14:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=15290) The proposed merger of professions in customs and border guard criticized for lack of legal basis and putting employees at risk.

[4:20:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=15657) The customs law revision project is complex and includes technical and politically sensitive issues, with the goal of complete digitization.

[4:34:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk36SAELFo&t=16487) Template for new laws rejected due to constitutional issues