Commissioner Michael McGrath, in a written answer on 19 June 2026, declined to comment on the ongoing Swiss investigation into the New Year's fire at Le Constellation club in Crans-Montana that killed 40 people, including six Italian citizens. McGrath instead highlighted the EU's swift activation of the Civil Protection Mechanism to evacuate severely injured patients for specialised treatment, with Member States offering hospital capacity and medical transport. The EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre deployed liaison officers to oversee the medical evacuation and liaise with Swiss authorities on-site. McGrath stated that the Commission trusts Swiss authorities will conduct a thorough investigation, reiterating President von der Leyen's expression of full solidarity with Switzerland and those affected.
The answer came in response to a parliamentary question from Isabella Tovaglieri (PfE), who had asked whether the Commission would consider joining as a civil party in the investigation, given that EU citizens from five countries died. Tovaglieri also raised concerns about the Swiss release of club owner Jacques Moretti on a CHF 200,000 bond despite serious charges. McGrath's response contained no concrete proposals, numerical targets, or deadlines, instead offering declarative support and a summary of the EU's humanitarian assistance. The policy orientation is one of deference to Swiss judicial sovereignty while emphasising EU operational solidarity through civil protection mechanisms. No immediate institutional follow-up is expected, as the Commission has signalled no intention to intervene further in the Swiss legal process.