Aargau plans location marketing on a grand scale
The canton of Aargau wants to better promote itself as a business and residential location. On Tuesday, the cantonal parliament clearly approved the law on location promotion by a vote of 117 to 8.
The canton of Aargau wants to sell itself better as a business and residential location. The cantonal parliament clearly approved the law on location promotion on Tuesday by 117 votes to 8. Location marketing aims to promote the establishment and relocation of companies, attract wealthy taxpayers and promote tourism in Aargau. The cantonal government estimates that the measures will cost CHF 1.3 million per year.
The law was mainly supported by the SP. However, it failed with the proposal that future-oriented technologies should also be promoted. The SVP and parts of the FDP were particularly critical of the Economic Promotion Act, describing it as a "paper tiger". The cantonal government responded to the criticism from conservative parties and business associations by extending the law until the end of 2016.
The law was mainly supported by the SP. However, it failed with the proposal that future-oriented technologies should also be promoted. The SVP and parts of the FDP were particularly critical of the Economic Promotion Act, describing it as a "paper tiger". The cantonal government responded to the criticism from conservative parties and business associations by extending the law until the end of 2016.
