Andrey wants to stand up for intact nature and solidarity
Published: Friday, Nov 10th 2023, 16:20
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Fribourg National Councillor Gerhard Andrey is set to become the Greens' first Federal Councillor. The party wants to use him to create majorities in the Federal Parliament and make the climate heard. The Green parliamentary group officially confirmed his candidacy for the Federal Council on Friday.
Group President Aline Trede (NR/BE) told the media in Bern that the group had made a clear decision. Andrey is "sustainable entrepreneurship personified" and is known in the Federal Parliament as a bridge builder. Majorities could be created with him. He is also the man against stagnation.
He would also be the only digitalization expert in the Federal Council if he were elected, Trede continued. As a farmer's son, he has continued his education and now runs a company with 200 employees. This would make him the only Federal Councillor with management experience.
"This candidacy is an offer to the other parties, an offer to live concordance," said Andrey. Because this is a success factor for Switzerland and a necessity.
According to Andrey, he would like to work in the state government for an intact nature, a society based on solidarity, a sustainable circular economy and a good life for current and future generations. The Greens' strategy is not directed against a party, but rather makes a mathematical and political claim. A second FDP seat in the Federal Council could not be justified.
The decision in favor of Andrey was unanimous, they told the media. The party wants to use him to contest one of the two FDP seats in the government in December, as it believes the magic formula is no longer fit for purpose.
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