2023-08-24 18:15:08
Gastro Suisse distributes 315,000 francs to candidates
Associations must report their campaign donations by September 7th. The Landlords Association’s campaign is striking: it supports around 160 politicians.
The closer a candidate is to the hospitality industry, the more money the association speaks.
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For the first time, associations have to report if they make campaign donations on a larger scale. And the Federal Audit Office publishes campaigns over 50,000 francs on their Website. The list there is not yet complete. The deadline for submitting campaign budgets is September 7th.
But the Gastro Suisse campaign is already attracting attention. On the one hand because of its considerable scope: the landlords’ association wants to pay out a total of 315,000 francs. On the other hand because of the large number of money recipients: Around 160 candidates are supported. They were selected by the cantonal associations and the association headquarters, whereby the voting behavior of the previous ones also played a role.
According to Gastro Suisse, the chosen ones all receive “a low four-digit amount” – depending on the size of their canton and their proximity to the hospitality industry. Even more valuable for the candidates is the non-monetary support from the association. They are touted as “hospitality friendly” on its website. And next week the Gastrojournal will advertise them. Some are also featured in videos and launched on social media. This is how their commitment to the hospitality industry should pay off.
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