Covid-19 unrest: youth parties demand government action
St Gallen Mayor Maria Pappa speaking with young people on Friday night. The city in eastern Switzerland has had problems with youth violence recently. Keystone / Michel Canonica
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the riots in St Gallen, the youth branches of five Swiss political parties are calling on the government to provide better prospects.
This content was published on April 5, 2021 - 18:30
April 5, 2021 - 18:30
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On Monday they published an open letter [pictured below] demanding that young people have more of a say in crisis management. It was signed and posted online by the leaders of a range of parties asking for an exchange with the executive branch of the federal government.