Green Liberal party members criticise handling of Ameti affair

The leadership of the Liberal Green party initiated exclusion proceedings against Zurich politician Sanija Ameti on Monday, after she fired gunshots at an image of Jesus and Mary. The decision has sparked misgivings within the party. Some members feel that the leadership reacted too quickly and too strongly. ‘Normally, before communicating, you weigh up the pros and cons, talk to the people concerned and try to understand," says Benjamin Gautschi, a member of the Green Liberals in Zurich. He says he does not recognise his party in its handling of the affair. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Gautschi points out Ameti's provocative personality. In his opinion, a party cannot take advantage of the attention generated by such a personality and then drop her so quickly when she makes a mistake. + Swiss politician resigns after firing shots at Jesus picture Unofficially, several Green Liberals in French-speaking Switzerland are saying the same thing. While ...