SRF Arena to Corona: dispute between Aeschi and Wermuth

“Ridiculous children’s theater”: In the Crown “Arena” No. 19, two crashes

Masks, measures, disgust: presenter Sandro Brotz invites you to the “arena” 19 Corona with an alliteration, and does everything possible to keep two particularly argumentative guests at bay.

1000 Christmas wreath boxes: this is the ambitious goal of the Health Minister Alain Berset. Ski regions in particular shook this week. After the Federal Council press conference on Friday, you can breathe a sigh of relief, for now. Although trains, cabins and gondolas can only be filled up to two-thirds as of December 9, there are no further capacity restrictions (yet).

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In addition to the ski regions, the start of the Winter session in parliament for incumbents. Not because of controversial political decisions, but because of a marching band and red balloons. The first became the new Senior Vice President of the Council of States, President Alex Kuprecht greeted solemnly. I have the balloons Minister of Finance, Ueli Maurer for his 70th birthday.

The celebratory scenes in the Bundeshaus, which caused quite a bit of discussion among the population, were also released Host of «Arena» Sandro Brotz. When was the last time you were at a party? Brotz asked. SVP National Councilor Thomas Aeschi pointed tongues. Aeschi is not bothered by this. You can’t just ban everything, the senior vice president said. “Representatives of all parties congratulated Ueli Maurer on his birthday. And they all wore a mask. “

“Absolutely reprehensible”, found this action, thunders the new SP Co-president, Cédric Wermuth. That was a very bad sign from Parliament. “That kind of thing has no place in a pandemic.”

From the party at the Bundeshaus, Brotz moved on to a no less emotional theme: that Winter tourism. Despite the pandemic, the Swiss should be able to strap on their skis and snowboards. The SVP in particular fought for this winter freedom with an extraordinary press conference, said National Councilor Aeschi: “Thanks to that SVP pressure winter tourism is taking place and hopefully businesses can survive. “

The SP’s national advisor, Wermuth, quickly lets out a sigh at this statement. “A ridiculous children’s theater” if it was this press conference, blow Aeschi in the mouth. The latter initiated the counterattack: “It was precisely Mr. Wermuth and his party who demanded massive restrictions and, indeed, the closure of the ski areas!” “Stop lying, Mr. Aeschi!”, the absinthe spreads again. It is very important to take strict measures, also for ski areas. “We never ask for closure. But if the Switzerland to a second Ischgl then you start to endanger human life, Mr. Aeschi! Wermuth continued. The two opponents talk so enraged that moderator Brotz has to yell to maintain his composure, wringing his hands.

Brotz turns to the other left for help. The ex The President of the Greens, Regula Rytz In the middle of the cockfight, Wermuth-Aeschi becomes the voice of reason. The facts are on the table, says Rytz. “Switzerland is now Corona’s hotspot in Europe.” The only thing to focus on now is reducing the number of cases. “This is the only way we can protect human life.”

Very surprised by the emotional discussion too Berno Stoffel, Director of Swiss Cable Cars. “We don’t understand why such a big discussion about ski areas has broken out.” There is no evidence that people get infected on the slopes or in the gondola. Of course there was Ischgl. But very little was known about the virus and people caught it on après-ski, ”says Stoffel.

To avoid further escalation, Brotz turned to the next topic: Corona’s support funds. To do this, he gives the floor to a guest who knows what he is talking about: Beat Müller, owner of a marketing and events agency, was already in the «Arena» in March. Meanwhile, he had to cut from twelve to nine employees, Müller says. “We were a healthy company before the crisis. Now we run out of planning security, ”Müller said. “The reserves are slowly running out.”

State Councilor of the FDP Ruedi Noser, the fourth of the group of politicians, understands the financial difficulties of the owner of the agency, Müller. The federal government has done enough with crown loans, short-term work, and hardship regulations to help the economy. Creativity and rethinking are now necessary in many industries. “The events industry will shrink by at least 25 percent. The state should help in times of crisis, but it cannot keep all companies alive forever. “

The SP National Councilor, Wermuth, is not very enthusiastic about Noser’s remarks. “No matter how innovative the travel industry is, business is not going, period.” He is supported by Ratsgspändli Rytz. “Was a big disappointment for many peoplethat the presentation of the partial lease for the commercial sector was not fulfilled. “In a crisis it is important to do politics for those who need it most.” And those who are doing it well should help, “Rytz tells the group.

Whether intentionally or not, according to Rytz’s statement towards the end of the stream, one or the other will inevitably remain old. Mani Matter-Song hanging from the ear.

Those who are doing well are improving
Giengs defines best where least well
But what doesn’t work without it?
Less well goes well well well goes

So there is little for that
Better to go was less good
And that’s why not better
Wos guet geit.