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New law is needed to link economy and human rights

21.06.2021, Trade and investments

Even with growing numbers of human rights abuses as evidenced by the cases of China and Myanmar, Switzerland lacks any legal basis for the rapid introduction of targeted economic measures.

Isolda Agazzi
Isolda Agazzi

Expert on trade and investment policy / Media relations French-speaking part of Switzerland

New law is needed to link economy and human rights

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