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On Wednesday there was a small political earthquake in Bern: SP federal councilor Alain Berset (51) surprisingly announced that he would resign from the Bundesrat at the end of the year. Politicians from left to right paid tribute to the outgoing magistrates. But there was also criticism – not least from our own camp.
Thomas Bruchez (24), Vice President of Juso-Switzerland, began. The Geneva native tweeted his outrage: “Frankly, it’s hard to hear this paean to a ‘socialist’ minister who has enacted the worst sexist and anti-social reforms in recent years.”
In an interview with “Blick-Romandie”, the young candidate of the National Council did not hold back. He openly criticizes Berset’s political record.
Blick: Thomas Bruchez, why are you bothered about the credit for your federal councilor Alain Berset?
Thomas Bruchez: That’s not what bothers me. I understand when a federal councilor announces his resignation and the political parties honor him. What bothers me in this case, however, is the political message conveyed by the left with these tributes. It is painful to hear these hymns given Berset’s policies.
So shouldn’t the left approve the work of their Federal Council?
Ten days ago was the feminist strike – 300,000 people took to the streets. But we must not forget that Alain Berset’s AHV21 reform was an extraordinarily harsh attack on feminist achievement. And that is no reason to be happy – on the contrary: it was actually the worst sexist and anti-social reform in recent years.
But as you know, the AHV21 is a reform of the Federal Council, in which the conservative camp largely dominates. And that the principle of collegiality applies.
That’s the argument that keeps coming. In fact, this reform – which was fundamentally correct – is not Alain Berset’s reform. But now Alain Berset bears part of the responsibility for their success. He was the minister charged with defending the position of the college. And he spared no effort! In contrast to Albert Rösti (55), who took a very discreet attitude in the recent climate law campaign and, despite his position as a member of the Federal Council, was able to introduce some SVP language elements.
In your opinion, has Alain Berset interfered too much with the file?
Yes, he could have held back. But he answered many questions and got very involved in the debates. It is very interesting that he showed no restraint. He spoke in the I-form and did not hide behind the point of view of the Bundesrat.
Why did he do that?
It’s hard to say because I’m not in his head. Perhaps there was the will to push through on a project where others failed. Another explanation could be that if you have to compromise, you endanger your political family. Whether you like it or not, if you get elected, the collegiate positions will eventually rub off on you.
You are running for the National Council on the SP list. If you are elected, should we expect you to eventually compromise to please people?
(Laughs) You have to distinguish between the parliament, in which there is no principle of collegiality, and the government. But the dynamics I describe also exist in Parliament. However, there are ways to maintain one’s political positions. For example, by staying involved in social movements. Despite the institutional weight, this helps us not to lose sight of our vision when we wonder what can and cannot be done.
Source:Blick
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