"After such an inferno, the whole country is morally in the dock":
In the autumn of 2001, several disasters shook Switzerland. As Federal President ...
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Lessons and Accountability After Switzerland’s DisastersMoritz Leuenberger recalls the 2001 crises, highlighting authentic leadership and swift political presence during national tragedies.
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- Several devastating events struck Switzerland in autumn 2001, including 9/11, the Swissair grounding, and the Gotthard tunnel fire causing eleven deaths.
- As Federal President, Moritz Leuenberger voiced the grief of victims and families, emphasizing the need for genuine, heartfelt communication in crises.
- He stresses the importance of politicians showing swift physical presence to express solidarity and help soothe collective pain.
- Key lessons were learned, such as enhanced parliamentary security and traffic regulations, alongside calls for greater self-reflection and preventive measures.
I believe that one cannot apologize for oneself. One can only ask the affected people for forgiveness.— Former Federal Councilor Moritz Leuenberger speaks about the responsibility of politicians in times of crisis.
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