‘He justifies the Russian attack’

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Satisfaction with Federal President Alain Berset (50) was already dwindling. The fact that he accuses others of “war madness” in the “NZZ am Sonntag” really damages his reputation. Parliamentarians agree that one can be against the transfer of war material, but denigrating dissenters is unworthy of a Federal President.

The fact that Berset said “I sense a war frenzy in certain circles today” is considered a no-go. FDP chairman Thierry Burkart (47) is clear: “This statement by the Federal President shocks me. When Alain Berset speaks of “war madness” and does not mean Russia but Western states, he justifies Russia’s attack on a sovereign state. The victim becomes the perpetrator and his statement is reminiscent of the argumentation of Sahra Wagenknecht. » That damages our country’s reputation, especially in Europe.

It sounds similar to the middle part. Group leader Philipp Matthias Bregy (44) emphasizes: “The statements of Federal Councilor Berset are unacceptable.” One could have different opinions, “but denigrating dissenters as warmongers is not an option.” And: “I expect that Mr. Berset will refrain from such statements in the future and instead give the debate the necessary seriousness, as befits a Federal President.”

The SP Bundesrat also has to listen a lot in its own party. SP co-boss Mattea Meyer (35) makes it clear that you do not share Berset’s analysis and have told him so. Meanwhile, there are also voices in the SP that Berset Wagenknecht is doing. The German politician is accused of supporting Vladimir Putin (70) with her “Manifesto for Peace”. No one wants to be quoted by the comrades.

«Nothing new at Berset»

Within the Social Democrats, Berset is described as “detached” and surrounded by pumpjacks. “Picked up? That’s nothing new at Berset,” the center says. The statements are considered problematic.

SP vice-chairman Samira Marti (29) also finds this ‘problematic’. Honor him that Berset wants peace. ‘I want that too. But Russian dictator Putin has no intention of ending the war. Peace negotiations with Putin are not possible at the moment.” That is the sad truth. “Hiding this is problematic.”

“little believable”

The first vice president of the National Council, Eric Nussbaumer (62), is more cautious. However, the player makes it clear that he does not share Berset’s opinion. “Swiss understanding of the neutrality policy must be consistent with modern international law and the UN Charter.” And: “The neutrality policy options allow more than what the Bundesrat has told us since the beginning of the war.”

This is where Samira Marti steps in: “If the Federal Council as a whole opposes re-exports at all, I would at least expect it to follow a consistent line in the other areas – in the areas of humanitarian aid, oligarch funds and commodity traders. The opposite is the case. It’s not very credible.”

Source:Blick