Entrepreneur Peter Spler wants Friedrich Merz to become Germany's new chancellor and describes Donald Trump's comments about Ukraine as a “joke”.
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German chancellor candidate Alice Weidel, entrepreneur Peter Spuhler, bank manager and author Josef Ackermann, fashion entrepreneur Daniel Gerry of Hugo Boss Daniel Grieder: Well-known names made appearances at the Zurich Efficiency Club's “Let's Talk” seminar held at the Zurich Congress Center on Saturday.
Peter Spuhler hoped that Friedrich Merz would soon become chancellor.Image: trapezoid
The goal of the club is to promote business dialogue. The topicality ensures that the 2024 edition will be heavily influenced by Donald Trump's re-election as US President and the collapse of Germany's traffic light government.
Discussions with entrepreneur Peter Spuhler and Alternative for Germany chancellor candidate Alice Weidel aroused special interest. “There's a rumble everywhere,” Spler said of the situation in an interview with Bilanz editor-in-chief Dirk Schutz.
Spler emphasized that the political situation in Germany was more important to Stadler than the United States. He made no secret of his political leanings. He stressed: “I hope that our long-term board member Friedrich Merz – who worked there for 14 years – will soon become chancellor and finally bring good results again. Citizen Economic Policy.” The big question, however, is: with which partners?
Friedrich Merz had a Stadler past.Image: trapezoid
“Full speed” text message to chancellor candidate Merz
Spler stressed that Merz's appointment as chancellor would be “very beneficial” to Germany. He prayed for him. The entrepreneur revealed that he had sent a text message to the CDU chancellor candidate, and one of the core messages was:
Spler analyzed that Germany committed many crimes during Merkel’s tenure as prime minister. He listed the most important points from his perspective: If more than 50% of voters receive state transfers, there is a problem. In addition, closing nuclear power plants and banning the use of internal combustion engines from 2030 are also key mistakes.
“These cuts to the economy could have deadly consequences.”
When it comes to Switzerland's relationship with the EU, Spler stands for “regulated relationship”. Bilateral Agreements One and Two would have ensured this. There is so much included in the framework agreement. “I am unequivocally opposed to it,” he said. As for the new agreement being negotiated by the Federal Council, he is awaiting the outcome. But Spler hinted at doubts. Emotionally, he didn't believe things were going to go well. It's about law enforcement, it's about immigration.
“We cannot integrate the population of the Swiss city of St. Gallen every year.”
Host Schutz also addressed Donald Trump's claim that he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. “Has this happened?” he asked the entrepreneur, especially since he still owns a factory in Belarus. Spler's answer:
After a short silence:
“That wasn't the only joke he made.”
The audience responded with laughter and applause. Spler added that the only way to reach a ceasefire in a short period of time is to seize most of Ukraine's land.
“As a Swiss and a free-thinking person, you cannot agree with this.”
(aargauerzeitung.ch)
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