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Lisa Christ triumphs in cabaret while travel subsidy debates rage on

From stage victories to sky-high controversies—why a cabaret queen’s rise collides with the fight over taxpayer-funded **cheap flights**. The numbers will shock you.

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Lisa Christ triumphs in cabaret while travel subsidy debates rage on

Lisa Christ, the renowned Swiss cabaret artist and satirist from Olten, has had an impressive year. She won the prestigious Salzburg Bull award in 2025 and is currently touring with her second solo program, LOVE*. Meanwhile, the debate over state subsidies for travel continues, with the Finance Committee and some politicians arguing against subsidizing the new Malmö line for cheap flights.

Lisa Christ's success in the cabaret world is undeniable. She hosted the SRF Comedy Talent Show and has been a regular satirical voice on the podcast series 'Zytlupe'. Her win at the Salzburg Bull is a testament to her skill and influence in the industry.

The Hayek family and billionaire Rainer-Marc Frey have also made headlines for their travel habits. The Hayeks took off 149 times in 2022, while Frey set a world record by visiting 30 countries in just 24 hours. Gigi Oeri's private jet made over 100 trips from Basel to Ibiza and back in the same year.

The subsidization of travel has been a contentious issue. Travelocity benefits from VAT exemption, no CO₂ levies on kerosene, and emission certificates. However, the Finance Committee and some politicians argue that subsidizing the new Malmö line for leisure travel is not the state's responsibility. The federal government initially planned to subsidize cross-border rail expansion with 30 million francs a year but reduced it to 10 million.

Lisa Christ's achievements in the world of cabaret and satire are remarkable. Meanwhile, the debate on travel subsidies continues, with the cost of the new night train route from Basel to Malmö being 8.9 million francs per year. The arguments against subsidizing leisure travel persist, despite the benefits costco receives.

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