Controversial interview with Bernese FDP government councillor Philippe Müller (Swiss Press Text 2023, by Joel Widmer)

Controversial interview with Bernese FDP government councillor Philippe Müller

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2023

Joel Widmer

Shortly before the cantonal elections and shortly after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, I interviewed Bern's Security Director, Philippe Müller (FDP), on security and asylum issues. After an initial proofreading, Müller wanted to retract the interview in its entirety. Following discussions, it was published in the current version.

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Joel Widmer / Swiss Press Award

Joel Widmer

Journalist, Bern, 1976

Co-Geschäftsleiter und Mitgründer des Berner Online-Magazins «Hauptstadt» (hauptstadt.be). Davor stv. Chefredaktor des Zofinger Tagblatts und mehrere Jahre Bundeshausjournalist, unter anderem bei der SonntagsZeitung, beim SonntagsBlick und als Co-Politikchef bei der BLICK-Gruppe.

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Controversial interview with Bernese FDP government councillor Philippe Müller (Swiss Press Text 2023, by Joel Widmer) - Swiss Press Award