Swiss people who violate government directives during the energy crisis this winter, in particular by “overheating” their homes to temperatures above 19 degrees, could face a fine and imprisonment of up to three years. Blick reports..

Hot water can only be heated up to +60 degrees, heaters will also be prohibited.. In addition, the authorities will prohibit residents from heating swimming pools and saunas..

In the case of intentional acts, imprisonment of up to three years or a fine may be provided.. In other cases, the case may reach a fine.. Even for an accidental violation, a penalty of up to 180 daily rates can be provided.

This is provided for by the federal law on economic security, which is referred to by the Swiss Department of Economics (EAER).

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It is also reported that spot checks are possible. However, there may not be a wide hunt for "

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The draft regulations are primarily based on the fact that the vast majority of the population abide by the law. But control is not excluded.

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Earlier, the head of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (Elcom), Werner Luginbuhl, said that a winter energy crisis is almost inevitable..

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