Green Federal Council candidate Gerhard Andrey in a personal interview: “The birth of my two children changed my life”

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Gerhard Andrey, despite slim odds, you are running for the Federal Council as a Green: Why are you doing this to yourself?
Gerard Andrej: Calling something impossible is often an excuse for not daring to do it. That rarely convinced me. Mathematically and politically, the Greens’ claim is clear. And these are elections for total renewal. This means that the sitting members of the government are also candidates and must stand for election.

What is your favorite game?
Hairdresser Jacket. The name comes from the French for “quoi faire?”.

Have you ever had therapy?
Unfortunately there are many. When I was young, I had very serious back problems and therefore had to visit doctors and therapists very often. Fortunately, things have calmed down in recent years.

What would you have liked to be as a child?
Even as a primary school student I wanted to become a carpenter. I then also trained as a carpenter.

What do you spend the most money on?
For eating and eating out. As a family, we find local, seasonal and organic food very important. Organic and artisanal rather than industrially produced foods have a slightly higher price. In return, we are assured that nature will not be harmed and that farming families from the region will earn a decent income. That’s worth a lot! Even if it is at the expense of the holiday budget.

What event changed your life?
The birth of my two children.

Do you have a nickname?
Geru.

What was the last thing you dreamed about?
Recently I dreamed for the first time that I was bald (laughs).

Who were you in love with as a teenager?
For a teenager named Christina – who is now my wife.

What quality would you rather not have?
That I remember almost every scene in a movie, but I have trouble remembering faces and names.

What compliment have you received recently?
I have never received so many compliments as after announcing my candidacy for the Federal Council – that was a balm for the soul and a great motivation boost!

What do other people think about you that might not be true?
That I’m constantly working. I need a lot of sleep and relaxation. That’s why I try to motivate others to my cause, but usually it doesn’t work.

What are you currently learning that you are not very good at yet?
The fact that there should be other topics at the family table than politics – my children really challenge me in this regard.

Would you rather be more likeable or intelligent?
Even though I would have liked to be more attentive and less clumsy in some situation, I am quite happy with my basic equipment.

How would you like to die?
At peace with myself and the world. I strive for this state every day.

Do you have a tick?
When I cook, the kitchen must always be spotless and tidy.

What did your room look like when you were 16 years old?
I shared the room with my older brother. It was quite barren. But I still much preferred to be outside.

Your absolute favorite food?
Spaghetti bolognese.

What three items do you take with you to a desert island?
A solar-powered e-reader full of books, a Bialetti coffee pot with spare beans and a Swiss army knife.

What should not be missing in your household?
Gruyère cheese.

What don’t you like?
When it’s about the ego and not the cause.

What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?
Exercises for the back.

What do you reward yourself with?
With a racing bike ride or a video game, such as ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’.

What should be written on your gravestone?
He was authentic.

Source:Blick