The devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of Switzerland's devolved political system. With 40 young lives lost and many injured, citizens are outraged at the lack of fire safety inspections, which had not been conducted since 2019. Mayor Nicolas Feraud faced intense scrutiny for the failures in oversight, leading to calls for accountability and a reevaluation of local governance. The tragedy has sparked a nationwide discussion about the adequacy of the political system and the need for reforms to prevent such disasters in the future. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)