Young politician resigns immediately because of a letter with flowers to SVP:GLP

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A candidate from the Junge GLP Freiburg has withdrawn from the race for the National Council. Angry about the SVP leaflet “Stop 10 million Switzerland now!” He sent the letter back to the address of the cantonal party with some flour.

When candidate Philippe Haenni became aware of the seriousness of his crime, he immediately reported to the police and also informed the SVP, he wrote in a communiqué. He also announced his immediate departure from the GLP.

The problem: The white powder is reminiscent of the case of letters contaminated with anthrax, often incorrectly called “anthrax,” that killed five people after the September 11, 2001, attacks.

“I deeply regret my actions and my behavior. I acted emotionally alone and in my own name,” the former Junge GLP candidate wrote in statement. The SVP secretary, who works from home, was on vacation.

SVP wants to file a complaint

Christophe Blaumann, chairman of the cantonal SVP party, condemned the gesture. For him it was more than just a bad joke, it was unacceptable, the daily newspaper ‘La Liberté’ quoted him as saying on Thursday.

The SVP will file a complaint. “Our ads are often insulted, but when you physically attack people, it goes beyond all acceptable limits,” explains Christophe Blaumann, explaining the ad. (SDA/rus)

Source:Blick