Swiss Government Calls for Counter-Proposal to the Responsible Business Initiative

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The future rules should be based on new provisions currently under discussion in the EU.

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Swiss companies must respect human rights and protect the environment while remaining competitive. On Wednesday, the Federal Council decided to propose a counter-project to the popular initiative on corporate responsibility. It will take into account international standards and measures taken in the EU.

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The Federal Council wants to adapt the legal rules on the responsibility of internationally active corporations with regard to human rights and environmental standards. In future, they should lean towards the new regulations currently under discussion in the EU.

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Swiss companies must respect human rights and protect the environment while remaining competitive. The Federal Council decided on Wednesday to propose a counter-proposal to the popular initiative on corporate responsibility.