Switzerland has decided not to reimburse the medical expenses of the Italians injured in Crans-Montana
The reimbursement initially demanded by the Swiss health authorities from our compatriots affected by the ‘Constellation’ fire amounted to 1.5 million francs. Prime Minister Meloni: “We welcome Switzerland’s decision to waive reimbursement of medical expenses for the injured Italians”
The Swiss government decided today to “waive, on an exceptional basis, the reimbursement” of medical expenses incurred in treating the Italians injured in the New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, which amount to 1.5 million francs.
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, has informed the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, of the decision. This was announced in a statement from the Swiss Government. “The Swiss Government is fully aware of the immense grief felt by the victims’ families and by those who will suffer for the rest of their lives from the after-effects of the serious injuries they have sustained,” explained Mr Parmelin.
Father of a boy injured in Crans: “A great diplomatic effort, more confidence for the future”
The parents of those who were seriously injured on New Year’s Eve – such as Umberto Marcucci, Manfredi’s father – are “satisfied” with the Swiss authorities’ decision. “We are satisfied,” he commented immediately afterwards, “a very positive diplomatic and political effort has been made; this is certainly a starting point from which to address the whole issue of compensation for the young people who were injured.” Following this decision, “there is certainly greater confidence in the future,” he added.
Meloni: Switzerland is doing well on medical expenses; the government stands by families
“I welcome with great satisfaction the news, conveyed to me by President Guy Parmelin, that Switzerland has decided not to seek reimbursement of the medical expenses incurred by the Italian victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy who were treated in Swiss hospitals. I am pleased with this outcome: no financial burden will fall on the families or on Italy”. So said the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. “My thoughts go, once again, to the families of the victims and the injured young people, who are facing immense grief with extraordinary dignity and strength,” emphasised the Prime Minister. “I reiterate the Italian Government’s most sincere sympathy to them, and we will continue to stand by their side”. “I thank President Parmelin for the sensitivity he has shown. This decision confirms the strength of the relationship between our nations,” Meloni concluded.
Tajani: a gesture of great solidarity from Switzerland, which we appreciate
“The Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis, has informed me that Switzerland will cover the costs of medical treatment for the young Italians involved in the tragedy in Crans-Montana. It is a gesture of great solidarity and compassion, which we deeply appreciate, both as a government and as the Italian people.” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani wrote this on X. “In the face of a tragedy that has cut short lives and marred the future of so many innocent young people, practical solidarity and cooperation between countries take on even greater significance. My sincere thanks go to Switzerland and to my friend Cassis,” he added.
