Opinions on the tobacco program differ
The SVP finds the National Tobacco Program 2008 - 2012 from the kitchen of the Federal Office of Public Health "useless". The SP supports the program, while the FDP is against advertising bans.
The National Tobacco Program 2008 - 2012 from the Federal Office of Public Health has met with divided opinions among the political parties in the consultation process. The program stipulates, for example, that an increase in tobacco tax should be examined. Advertising bans and the creation of a national law to protect passive smokers are also on the agenda. The SVP is not at all enthusiastic about the tobacco program. It is a "sectarian bill", writes the party. In particular, it does not agree with the program's goal that non-smoking should be considered the norm in society. Smokers are not second-class citizens.
The FDP is more moderate. However, it also rejects the "standardization" of society. On the other hand, the party has nothing against prevention campaigns. The FDP rejects advertising bans.
The SP is behind the National Tobacco Program 2008 - 2012. Further efforts are needed, as a third of the Swiss population still smokes. The CVP and the Greens had not commented by Thursday. Swiss Advertising had already expressed criticism of the tobacco program (see
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The FDP is more moderate. However, it also rejects the "standardization" of society. On the other hand, the party has nothing against prevention campaigns. The FDP rejects advertising bans.
The SP is behind the National Tobacco Program 2008 - 2012. Further efforts are needed, as a third of the Swiss population still smokes. The CVP and the Greens had not commented by Thursday. Swiss Advertising had already expressed criticism of the tobacco program (see
).
