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Center President Gerhard Pfister criticizes the SVP’s demand for resignation regarding Viola Amherd. The conservative party demanded on Saturday the withdrawal of the federal councilor, accusing her of setting the wrong priorities for the army.
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January 12, 2025 – 8:37 p.m.
(Keystone-ATS) For Gerhard Pfister, this “culture” of asking for the resignation of a minister in office is contrary to Swiss institutions. It is also unfounded. Viola Amherd has achieved several successes in her department, declared the Zug national councilor on the RTS television news on Sunday evening.
And to recall the purchase of a new combat aircraft as well as the increase in the army budget. Asked about the criticisms aimed at the centrist minister, Gerhard Pfister recalled that the Federal Department of Defense (DDPS) carried out around 4,000 different projects.
He recognizes that Parliament has a right of scrutiny. “Some projects are indeed complex,” he said. “We need to see how to improve project management. »
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