We had a slight diplomatic incident with one of our neighbors this weekend. On the position of the European Union vis-à-vis Moscow in the Ukrainian crisis, what does one of our MEPs say?
Facing Moscow, Europe should not be a big soft Switzerland
Nathalie Loiseauin an interview with Le Point
Faced with the extremely fine and distinguished terms of Nathalie Loiseau, former Minister of European Affairs, the Swiss ambassador took up his finest pen:
Please mention the #Swiss. For decades, we have worked for peace and security, in Europe and in the world. With discretion and determination, alongside our partners, such as France and the EU, and in multilateral forums.
— Swiss Embassy in France (@AmbSuisseParis) February 5, 2022
Result: an apology from Nathalie Loiseau at 7:30 p.m. RTS, with, among other things, an implacable argument. I have part of my family in Annemasse”, Haute-Savoie town on the border with Switzerland. To our Swiss friends, don’t take it personally, we love you.
And this, for a whole host of things: for your politicians who say Happy New Year 2020 from their bakery, wishing you that there is always your favorite bread on the shelves, even just before closing.
We also love you when you’re little, and it’s true, a little less when you’re older. Especially since last June, it must be said. And yes, we were eliminated from the Euro football by Switzerland… In short, long live Switzerland!