Election ceremony Ausserrhoden population celebrates Andrea Caroni

Andrea Caroni (FDP), President of the Council of States, emphasized the importance of Swiss institutions at the election ceremony in Herisau on Wednesday. They make peaceful coexistence possible. Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter spoke of Caroni's "clear liberal compass".

"You are certainly not the only one, but I have the impression that the bearers of this liberal character are slowly being put on the endangered species list," said Federal Councillor Karin Keller Sutter (FDP) during the ceremony. She could also say from her own experience that the presidency of the Council of States was a demanding task, Keller-Sutter continued.

In his speech, Andrea Caroni (FDP) reminded the audience that every office is greater than the person who holds it. This is a basic principle of Swiss institutions.

The program also includes an exchange with the population in the village center, followed by a dinner. Andrea Caroni (FDP) was elected President of the Council of States at the start of the winter session on Monday.

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