Alain Berset’s (50) former head of communications, Peter Lauener (52), has found a new job. He joins a small Bernese political consultancy called Les Tailleurs Communication, as “persoenlich.com” reports.
Lauener spent several days in detention last year. He was suspected of violating professional secrecy in connection with the Crypto affair. The special detective Peter Marti (70) who was sent out at the time had him arrested after a house search. Lauener then left his position in the Interior Department.
Special Counsel vs. Special Counsel
The procedure against the ex-Federal Council Intimate is still ongoing. But in the meantime also something against Marti: because of a lawsuit from Lauener, another special detective is now investigating the special detective.
He may have abused his office by extending his investigation into the Crypto affair to include leaks in Berset’s department. The presumption of innocence applies to both. (Tom)