Which Swiss bank boss gave information on the mortgage crisis as a banking expert?
It was Pierin Vincenz – we remember he was convicted of fraud and embezzlement in spring, among other things, because he lost his grip on reality during the financial crisis. By the way: In this conversation he also saw the banking crisis of 2008 – with the state rescue of UBS – not coming.
What managerial job was advertised in 2007? A boss for…
The director of the Swiss foreign secret service was actually wanted via a newspaper advertisement. It was weird and unique, which is why SRF 4 News reported on it. The advertisement also stated which qualities the future director should have.
He should be a strong leader, have above-average analytical skills and have good social skills.
According to the radio director at the time, what was the reason why the then radio DRS needed an information station?
The free newspapers at that time had led to a veritable flood of information. DRS 4 News should provide classifications and background information. The iPhone, on the other hand, only came onto the market a few days later – but it revolutionized the market, because news became available everywhere and at any time.
Renewable energies were also a big topic in the first SRF 4 News program 15 years ago. It was about construction plans for renewable energy on the Grimsel Pass. What did you want to build?
wind farms. SRF 4 News reported on the plans for this wind farm – with the headline, by the way: Wind energy is on the rise… well. It would have been the largest wind farm in Switzerland. Would be because the project has not yet been implemented. To this end, Parliament decided this autumn to raise the Grimsel dam.
Elections to the Council of States were pending in the canton of Zurich. Which candidate did you have doubts about whether he or she was the right one for the Council of States?
With Ueli Maurer – he competed against Verena Diener. Felix Gutzwiler was already a member of the Council of States. The discussion revolved around whether Ueli Maurer was not too right for the Council of States. The same man will remain in the Federal Council until the end of the year.
In which country was the constitution suspended and a state of emergency declared?
Pakistan. Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf had come under political pressure, there were large protests, after which he suspended the constitution and declared a state of emergency. He was later forced to resign and was even sentenced to death in the country. However, the sentence will probably never be carried out because he has fled abroad.
The SRF 4 News team now also produces podcasts. Which one is NOT from the kitchen of SRF 4 News?
The “Input” podcast comes from the “Culture” department and is more dedicated to social issues. The history podcast “Zeitblende” and the news podcast “Newsplus”, on the other hand, are produced by the SRF 4 News team.