- FDP President Thierry Burkart campaigned for the procurement of new fighter jets and closer cooperation with NATO at the delegates’ meeting in Andermatt UR.
- The protection of Switzerland can only be guaranteed through cooperation.
- The actual attack by Putin was an attack on individual freedom, said Burkart at his second delegates’ meeting as party president.
With the war in Ukraine, the basis of liberalism, for which the FDP is committed, is under attack, said Burkart. If these values were attacked, the FDP could not remain silent. It is important to fly the flag, to get involved and to say what needs to be done. It has been shown that security in Europe is not God-given and cannot be taken for granted.
“There are situations in which you have to defend yourself militarily.” You also have to get involved beyond the borders and do your own homework, the FDP President continued. The Swiss army must be ready for action, which also includes the procurement of new fighter jets. “There is nothing more cooperative in Europe than monitoring and protecting the airspace.”
solidarity with refugees
In certain areas, protection for Switzerland can only be achieved through cooperation. The FDP is therefore committed to closer cooperation with NATO. In his speech, Burkart also referred to another side of the war: that of the refugees. Europe has shown solidarity in this regard, but is also facing a “huge challenge”.
He does not rule out that the political discussion will return to the issue of migration. The FDP wants to be prepared for this. He wanted to offer his party a united stance on the issue and solutions.