Switzerland Cracks Down on Privacy, FBI Rescues 100 Children

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Originally published at: https://peakprosperity.com/daily-digest/switzerland-cracks-down-on-privacy-fbi-rescues-100-children/

European Politics

Switzerland is considering new surveillance measures that could impact online privacy. The proposed ordinance requires Swiss internet users to identify themselves with an ID or phone number. This move has drawn criticism from tech experts and privacy advocates. The Digital Society has described it as a “frontal attack” on fundamental rights, while Alexis Roussel, COO of tech startup Nym, has expressed concerns about the end of private, secure communication in Switzerland. The ordinance aims to treat both traditional telecom providers and newer communication service providers equally under surveillance laws. Some tech companies, like Threema, have indicated they might launch a public initiative against the regulation if necessary.

A royal insider has claimed that Prince Andrew was involved with underage girls, contradicting his previous denials. John Bryan, once a trusted advisor to Prince Andrew, admitted to being misled about the Prince’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew has not been charged with any crime related to these allegations, and the Royal Family has not yet responded to these claims.

Economics

President Trump has indicated an 80% tariff on Chinese imports, though negotiations aim for a significant reduction. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland, with expectations of reducing tariffs to between 50% and 54%. This comes amidst mixed market reactions and anticipation of a broader trade deal. Some economists have criticized the tariff strategy, suggesting it could lead to retaliation from China, further escalating tensions.

US Politics

The FBI’s “Operation Restore Justice” resulted in the rescue of over 100 children and the arrest of more than 200 suspects across the U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the importance of justice for child victims and urged parents to monitor their children’s online activities closely. However, some civil liberties groups have raised concerns about potential overreach and the implications for privacy rights.

Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina is under investigation for undisclosed real estate dealings that might involve fraud and tax evasion. From 2007 to 2016, Tillis reportedly used TRT, a company linked to his financial activities, in transactions that were not reported as required. This has raised concerns about transparency and ethics in political finance. Tillis has responded to these allegations, stating that they are baseless and politically motivated.

Geopolitics

Tensions are rising between China and the U.S. over the origins of the COVID-19 virus. China has accused the U.S. of being the source, citing gain-of-function research in U.S. labs, including an incident at Fort Detrick in 2019. Conversely, the Trump administration has launched a website accusing China of a lab leak in Wuhan. Both nations are criticized for potentially withholding information, with the timing of this conflict suggesting an attempt to control the narrative and deflect blame. Some critics argue that this blame game is more about political maneuvering than finding the truth.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV. His first words to the faithful were “Peace be with all of you!” Some traditionalist Catholic groups have expressed apprehension about the new Pope’s potential to alter the Church’s stance on various issues.

Health

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has highlighted concerns with the FDA’s “GRAS” (Generally Recognized As Safe) loophole, which allows food companies to introduce untested chemicals into the food supply. Kennedy, who has already banned petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, is advocating for legislative changes to prioritize public health over corporate profit. Some in the food industry argue that the GRAS system has been effective in ensuring food safety, and that the proposed changes might be an overreaction to isolated incidents.

A report has linked long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly used for heartburn, to increased risks of serious health issues like stomach cancer, dementia, kidney disease, and heart attacks. Some critics argue that the medical community has overlooked natural remedies and the actual causes of heartburn, which might be due to insufficient stomach acid rather than excess. However, for some patients with severe acid reflux, the benefits of PPIs might outweigh the risks when used under medical supervision.

Sources

Switzerland on the Brink of Copying Authoritarian Surveillance States

Source | Submitted by Beda

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV

“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV.

Source | Submitted by Walberga

Senator Thom Tillis Implicated in Undisclosed Real Estate Dealings, Suggesting Fraud and Tax Evasion

Senator Thom Tillis, a senior Republican from North Carolina on key Senate committees (Banking, Finance, Judiciary), is implicated in a pattern of undisclosed real estate dealings suggesting potential fraud and tax evasion.

Source | Submitted by bcoop

Big Pharma’s Heartburn Hoax: How Acid Blockers Are Slowly Killing You

They don’t fix the problem. They just create new ones.

Source | Submitted by BonnieB2A

Royal Insider Reveals Shocking Claims: Prince Andrew’s Alleged Involvement with Underage Girls

“Prince Andrew Was F*ing Underage Girls”

Source | Submitted by Mike from Jersey

Over 100 Children Rescued in Nationwide Crackdown on Child Sex Offenders

“The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect victims — especially child victims — and we will not rest until we hunt down, arrest, and prosecute every child predator who preys on the most vulnerable among us.”

Source | Submitted by BonnieB2A

Trump Signals 80% Tariff on China, Yet Talks Aim for Significant Reduction

“80% Tariff on China seems right!”

Source

RFK Jr. Exposes FDA Loophole Allowing Untested Chemicals in Food

“The food industry later captured that label and applied it to every new chemical they wanted to add.”

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“China and U.S. Clash Over COVID Origins: A Battle of Blame and Secrecy”

“China drops a BOMBSHELL, blaming the U.S. for starting COVID 😳 The Trump administration is firing back, but what are they BOTH hiding?”

Source

In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Techradar.com, TechCrunch, Privacy International, The Guardian, Le Monde, The Catholic Critic, Traditionalist Catholic Group, The Hill, WebMD, Civil Liberties Group, European Newspaper, Tech Privacy Blog, Verified News Outlet, Various Blogs, South China Morning Post, Verified X Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters.

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The proposed Swiss elimination of privacy cought my eye. How Switzerland has changed in my lifetime. Are there any Swiss left in Switzerland? Personal experience and what I have read, Switzerland is not a place for one to expect stable cultural norms anymore. As a people, the Swiss are the richest in Europe on a per person basis. This distinction provides a receipe for the country to go in only one direction: to surrender cultural norms in order to protect the trappings of wealth. Fortunately, Switzerland is sufficiently small to maintain a relatively weak central government while the Cantons possess the real power. Were it not for the weakness of the Supreme Court justices over time who were willing to forego their central responsiblity to protect the US Constitution, the United States should have a similar arrangement of powers between federal and each of the states. Switzerland has ample information about how corruption ALWAYS seeks to ensconse itself where power is located. So Switzerland can vividly see how concentration of power is destroying the USA from within. If the current arrangement of powers in Switzerland changes it will be the end of Switzerland and the Swiss.

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To clarify, trad Catholics (I am one) are not worried about the Pope changing the Church’s teachings, since he does not have that power. Some are worried about another Francis. I don’t see how this guy could be as bad as Francis. He seems moderate in general, from what I have heard. I am hopeful and so are many others in my community.

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If the Pope doesn’t have the power to change church teachings, then who in your opinion does?

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Isn’t it more about changing the Church’s political stances on issues that support the interests of corporations and dark entities? The Church having a vast area of influence around the globe.

A fairly well known example of what I’m referring to was recapped in a 2 minute clip here:

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You could have seen this coming.

Look at all the holes in the cheese.

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It really isn’t a matter of opinion, but a matter of Catholic law. And it depends how you are defining “teaching.” I am defining it as matters of faith dogma and morality, which one cannot dissent against. Teachings which are well-defined and based on Scripture and long-held tradition.

Such matters, known as the “Sacred Magisterium,” may not be changed by anyone, including the Pope. “Practices” may be changed, such as celibacy for priests, form of the Mass, or holyday obligations. Morality, such as no sex before marriage, or dogma, such as the Resurrection, may not be changed. An issue often brought up, women priests, this cannot be changed. There can never be women priests because Jesus only ordained male priests, this comes directly from Scripture.

I hope that has been helpful:)

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Thanks for the question, I did watch the video. Complex questions deserve complex answers:

I was responding to this from Ivor:

Some traditionalist Catholic groups have expressed apprehension about the new Pope’s potential to alter the Church’s stance on various issues.

I do not know where Ivor got this, it was not in my link. I was simply clarifying the limited powers of the Pope, for those who might not understand these things.

The issue you raise is always in the mix these days, unfortunately. And no one says it started with Francis, it only got way worse under him, though some might debate that Paul VI was actually worse. I, along with many other Catholics, call into question the validity of Francis’ papacy, due to the strange manner of his election and many strange things he did and said. There are, rarely, “anti-Popes,” who are declared as such by history. From the Catholic viewpoint, it is a mystery as to why God allows the occasional chaos to enter the Church. But it is always restored and will be again.

You are only in part correct, what you said above. For trad Catholics, which is what we’re talking about, it is more than politics and Illuminati infiltration. It gets into the allowance of the trad Mass in Latin, for instance, but it is in fact, all inter-related. The trads blew the whistle on the occultist/communist infiltration and the pedophile scandals long before anyone else knew about this stuff and we were ignored.

I would take issue with some statements in the video, but the facts are probably true, as far as I know. The priest was working for the infiltrators, for sure. He does not represent the majority, nor is it true that most Catholics have these attitudes or most Catholic universities. It is very controversial in the Church to have a school support Planned Parenthood, for instance, and there would be major pushback. This guy is way overstating things, though these problems do exist and must be dealt with.

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Sure, helpful to understand what you meant by your post, so thanks.

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Ivor looks for other sources related to the submitted story so as to try and provide more balanced reporting. Indeed, ABC, Politico, and various social media posts like this suggested potential apprehension over the new Pope’s position on various topics.

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Yes, I knew that, but thanks!