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University of GenevaLeft-wing activists attack SVP national councilor with stinking fertilizer
A debating competition at the University of Geneva was disrupted by activists. The reason for this: the visit of SVP Vice President Céline Amaudruz.
The University of Geneva criticized the action. “Respect for people and opinions is the basis of every debate.”
20min/Marvin Ancian
That’s what it’s about
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An attempt was made to prevent them: activists disrupt the event at the University of Geneva.
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There they sprayed a smelly liquid and insulted SVP national councilor Amaudruz.
“Anti-fascist Geneva – Amaudruz, you stink!”: With this sentence, around a dozen left-wing activists are said to have disrupted an event at the University of Geneva last Wednesday. The reason for this is said to have been a visit by SVP Vice President Céline Amaudruz, who took part in panel discussions on Swiss neutrality. The activists are said to accuse the politician of racism, sexism and homophobia.
Again “Blick» writes with reference to a message from the organizers that an attempt was made to prevent the activists from entering the hall. However, two managed to get into the room and sprayed a “chemical liquid” there. A cake could have been taken from them in front of the entrance. As the troublemakers say, the liquid is a “stinking nettle brew” that can be used as fertilizer. After the attack, the activists fled.
“Complete contradiction” with the values of the university
The debating club is now demanding that the university impose sanctions on the activists. According to the article, one of them is said to be a board member of the Union of Student Unions of the University of Geneva.
opposite one Geneva newspaper the university also spoke up. According to a spokesman, the attack is “completely contrary to the values of the institution”. The action is strongly condemned. “Respect for people and opinions is the basis of every debate.”