Sunday, September 18, 2022

even my lovely Switzerland is poised at the edge of the cliff

Sad news out of Switzerland:

Switzerland is Entertaining the Idea of Jailing Individuals Who Heat their Rooms Above 66℉ in Case the Country Has to Ration Gas

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As if the West couldn’t get any more insane, Switzerland is now floating the idea of sending people to jail for heating their rooms above 19℃ (66℉) in the case that the country is compelled to ration gas due to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. 

The government could also impose fines on individuals who are caught violating the new set of regulations. 

In an interview with Swiss newspaper Blick, Markus Sporndli, a spokesman for the Federal Department of Finance, revealed that the fines could start at 30 Swiss Francs ($31 USD) and be levied on a daily basis until the offender ceases engaging in the illegal activity. 

In addition, Sporndli highlighted that the maximum fine could reach 3,000 Swiss Francs ($3108). 

Companies who violate the gas quotas they’re subjected to could also face harsh punishments. 

As the Daily Mail reported, per potential regulations, temperatures in gas-heated buildings can not rise above 19℃ (66℉), with water heated up to 60℃ (140℉).



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