Switzerland Considering Massive Fines And Jail Terms For Up To 3 Years If Anyone Heats Their Rooms Above 19C This Winter

Daily Mail: Switzerland considers JAILING anyone who heats rooms above 19C for up to three years if the country is forced to ration gas due to Ukraine war 

* The country could also give fines of up to 3,000 Swiss Francs (£2,667) 

* In gas-heated buildings, water could not be heated to more than 60C (140F) 

* Radiant heaters would be banned and saunas and swimming pools would have to be cold 

* Likely that the proposed measures will be subject to challenges and disputes 

Switzerland is considering jailing anyone who heats their rooms above 19C for up to three years if the country is forced to ration gas due to the Ukraine war. 

The country could also give fines to those who violate the proposed new regulations. 

Speaking to Blick, Markus Sporndli, who is a spokesman for the Federal Department of Finance, explained that the rate for fines on a daily basis could start at 30 Swiss Francs (£26).  

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Update #1: Switzerland's new gas consumption regulations may result in jail time (MENAFN)  

Update #2: Switzerland could jail violators of new gas use rules: Report (Anadolu Agency)  

WNU Editor: Senior citizens who are sensitive to the cold cannot live in a house where the temperature at its highest is 19C.