“That’s a joke”: What Peter Spuhler says about Donald Trump - and what he wrote to chancellor candidate Merz in a text message
The election of Donald Trump as US President and the fall of the German traffic light government were central topics at the Zurich Efficiency Club symposium. But AfD leader Alice Weidel provided the highlight.
The entrepreneur Peter Spuhler indicates that he has doubts about the contract currently being negotiated by the Federal Council with the EU.
AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel, entrepreneur Peter Spuhler, bank manager and author Josef Ackermann, fashion entrepreneur Daniel Grieder from Hugo Boss: well-known names appeared at the Zurich Efficiency Club’s “Let’s Talk
The goal of the club is to promote dialogue in business. The timing ensured that the 2024 edition had a major impact on Donald Trump’s re-election as US President - and when the German government’s traffic lights failed.
The discussion with entrepreneur Peter Spuhler and AfD candidate for Chancellor Alice Weidel attracted particular interest. “It’s falling out everywhere,” Spuhler said in an interview with “Bilanz” editor-in-chief Dirk Schütz about the current situation.
In the case of Stadler Rail, the situation in German politics is more important than in the US, he stressed to Spuhler. He has made no secret of his political preferences. “I hope that our long-time board member Friedrich Merz - who has been there for 14 years – will be Chancellor soon and that he will bring good civil economic policy again,” he said. The big question, however, is: which partners?
Daniel Grieder, CEO of Hugo Boss, explained to the businessmen how he made the two brands “Hugo” and “Boss” into fashion brands again.
The “full throttle” SMS to Chancellor candidate Merz
Merz would do Germany “very well” as chancellor, emphasized Spuhler. He keeps his fingers crossed for him. The entrepreneur revealed that he had sent a text message to the CDU candidate for Chancellor – with one central message: “Full throttle!”
Spuhler analyzed that Germany committed several sins during Angela Merkel’s time as Chancellor. He listed the most important ones from his point of view: If over 50 percent of voters received state transfer payments, something was wrong. In addition, the shutdown of nuclear power plants and the banning of combustion engines from 2030 are key mistakes. “These are cuts to the economy that could have fatal consequences.”
Bank manager and author Josef Ackermann on the stage of the Zurich Congress House.
Moderator Schütz also spoke about Donald Trump’s claim that he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. ”Is that happening?” he asked the entrepreneur, especially since he still has a factory in Belarus. Spuhler’s response: “That’s a joke.” And after a short silence: “That’s not the only joke he makes.” The audience responded with laughter and applause.
If you want to achieve a ceasefire in a short time, the only way to do that is to remove a large part of the Ukrainian land, Spuhler added. “As a Swiss and a liberal, you cannot allow this.”
Alice Weidel declaration of love free,
The AfD candidate for Chancellor was very open at the Efficiency Club symposium. She surprised those present with a declaration of love for her partner Sarah Bossard.
However, Alice Weidel provided the highlight of the symposium. The AfD’s joint federal spokesman, co-chairman of the AfD parliamentary group and chancellor candidate showed an unusually private side. She addressed hundreds of businesspeople in the Zurich Congress Center with a declaration of love for her wife Sarah Bossard, who was sitting in the audience: “Sarah, I love you!”
This was related to a statement made by moderator Reto Brennwald that greatly upset Weidel. The moderator asked Weidel what it meant to her as leader of the AfD that her Swiss wife had dark skin and Sri Lankan roots. Weidel immediately said: “I have to tell you, I don’t see skin colors. I have a wonderful wife.” And followed by a declaration of love, which caused a lot of applause.
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- Daniel Grieder’s Insights: Daniel Grieder, the CEO of Hugo Boss, addressed how he revitalized the brands “Hugo” and “Boss,” making them prominent again in the fashion industry.
- Comments on Political Leadership: Entrepreneur Spuhler expressed support for Chancellor candidate Merz, asserting that he would be beneficial for Germany. He mentioned having sent Merz a text message urging for “full throttle” governance.
- Critique of Merkel’s Tenure: Spuhler criticized the decisions made during Angela Merkel’s chancellorship, claiming that over 50% of voters relying on state transfers indicates a serious problem. He highlighted the shutdown of nuclear power plants and the ban on combustion engines by 2030 as significant economic mistakes.
- Remarks on Global Affairs: During the event, Spuhler dismissed Donald Trump’s claim about resolving the war in Ukraine quickly as unrealistic and referred to it as a “joke.” He further elaborated that achieving a ceasefire would require ceding large portions of Ukrainian territory, a stance he opposed.
- Alice Weidel’s Personal Declaration: Alice Weidel, the AfD candidate for Chancellor, made headlines by openly expressing love for her partner, Sarah Bossard, at the Efficiency Club symposium, surprising many attendees.
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