Over the next ten years, the Swiss government wants CHF750 million ($852 million) in its pocket to guarantee the storage of vital goods.

On Monday, the Senate unanimously approved a credit request from the Federal Council for this purpose.

In order to counter serious shortages, the goverenment recommends the stockpiling of certain goods in the food, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. These reserves do not belong to the government.They are held and financed by the private sector. ...