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SRF’s upcoming “Arena” theme: global warming. Climate youth representative Hanna Fischer (19) was invited to the debate. National Councilor Senior Vice President Roger Köppel (55) must represent the opposing party. Now the climate youth refuses to appear because SVP-Köppel can also have a say.
The reason for the climate youth: they don’t want to come “when climate denier Roger Köppel is also invited.” The communications team decided it unanimously. After several discussions with those responsible for the arena, the invitation was rejected.
“They have already called us child soldiers”
Roger Köppel and his newspaper “Weltwoche” would “massively” incite the climate strikers, especially Greta Thunberg. Climate Youth continues: “They have already called us child soldiers and compared us to children’s crusades.”
In addition, Köppel denies or relativizes “depending on the situation” the existence of a climate change caused by man. However, this scientific consensus should not be a problem.
Under the term “Stand Up For Change”, Climate Youth writes: “Stand Up For Change” also likes to talk to people who have different points of view. But these must clearly take place on a scientific basis. “
Brotz regrets that
Sandro Brotz regrets the rejection on Twitter: “It’s a shame that‹ Rise Up for Change ›withdraws the invitation. They knew that Roger Köppel was involved. “
The SRF “arena” is open to debate, which is not encouraged by the “refusal to speak.” The “arena” will of course take place.
In June, Roger Köppel was rejected by the SRF-1 radio program “Forum” because the opposing party refused to talk to him about racism. (hac)
