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Preventing over-regulation, strengthening the market economy: The annual media conference of economiesuisse, 2011

Zurich (ots)

The political and economic effects of the financial
and economic crisis are not yet behind us. In Switzerland, too, 
tendencies towards protectionism and interventionism are hindering a 
consistent policy of growth. economiesuisse calls for the systematic 
application of competitive, market-oriented policies in the law on 
stock companies, in the finance sector and in the green economy.
The debt crisis and the Euro crisis will continue to put a 
considerable strain on economic and social stability in the coming 
years. From a Swiss point of view, there is an immense interest in 
finding a confidence-building solution to these serious problems in 
order to prevent a severe weakening of our export economy.
In the conflict surrounding the law on stock companies, which will
still remain an important topic of discussion in 2011, economiesuisse
is campaigning for goal-oriented solutions. Gerold Bührer, President 
of economiesuisse, states clearly that 'A solution is only in the 
interest of the economy and of employment when Switzerland maintains 
its strong, attractive position for international companies'. The 
bill passed by the Council of States goes above and beyond the 
international norms. The companies listed on the stock exchange are 
significant for growth and prosperity in Switzerland. 'There is no 
question that bonuses led to excess in individual cases. But rigid 
rules applied on account of isolated negative examples must not be 
allowed to put at risk what is in fact a formula for success', says 
Gerold Bührer.
There is only one economy: The job and financial markets form a 
single whole
Patrick Odier, Vice-President of economiesuisse and President of 
the Swiss Bankers Association warns of over-regulation in the 
financial markets, for this could damage employment. For the job and 
financial markets are dependent on each other in many ways and profit
from their mutual strengths. In the past twenty years, the finance 
sector was one of the biggest drivers of growth in Switzerland. 'We 
are aware of the great responsibility that we bear for the vitality 
of the Swiss economy', says Patrick Odier. It is thus clear to him 
that the actors in the financial market will have to take greater 
note of their social and political responsibilities than they did in 
the past. 'A liberal economic system without individual 
responsibility cannot and will not function', warns Odier.
Climate policies: The economy is the solution, not the problem
In international terms, Switzerland's achievements in matters of 
climate and environment have been considerable. With its public 
appeal to protect the climate, the Swiss business world has announced
its support for extending the CO2 law and for continuing the hitherto
successful climate policy. According to Pascal Gentinetta, the 
chairman of the board of economiesuisse, there should be no talk of 
artificial opposition between 'good' and 'bad' business branches. A 
voluntary approach should rather be pursued, one based on innovation 
and the market economy that will make the most of the potential for 
reductions. In order to investigate the opportunities for the economy
in the realm of clean tech, economiesuisse has commissioned a study. 
'Such an analysis is necessary because hitherto studies often don't 
go far enough. For us it is decisive that clean tech should create a 
network of all businesses in all sectors. Only in this manner can we 
succeed in developing a true green economy', says Pascal Gentinetta. 
The results of the study are expected in the course of this year. 
With its focus on the green economy, economiesuisse wants to set in 
motion a dialogue on the chances for the Swiss economy's technology 
and services, and forestall misguided over-regulation.

Contact:

Ursula Fraefel
Tel.: +41/79/505'52'87
E-Mail: ursula.fraefel@economiesuisse.ch

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