Dominique Baettig
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Dr. Dominique Baettig is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party
. He represents the canton of Jura and is a psychiatrist
by profession.
, Baettig accused the Holocaust of being an instrument of Zionism
to suppress free speech and demonize opponents, criticizing the belief it is not subject to historical review and examination.
in the country, something viewed as imperialistic within the party.
to the country in February 2011, lobbying the federal prosecutor's office to have him arrested stemming from war crimes charges. Later that year, he filed another interpellation to have former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
detained if he attended the Bilderberg Conference in the country in June. The Young SVP
organized a conference in protest along with the Young Socialists.
Baettig said the 2011 Bilderberg conference, of which Kissinger attended, was against the principles of Swiss sovereignty. Baettig approached the gates of the Suvretta House Hotel, while the conference was being held, and asked to be admitted as a "a member of the Swiss parliament". He was refused entry.
Swiss People's Party
The Swiss People's Party , also known as the Democratic Union of the Centre , is a conservative political party in Switzerland. Chaired by Toni Brunner, but spearheaded by Christoph Blocher, the party is the largest party in the Federal Assembly, with 58 members of the National Council and 6 of...
. He represents the canton of Jura and is a psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. All psychiatrists are trained in diagnostic evaluation and in psychotherapy...
by profession.
Freedom of expression
In response to the Durban Review ConferenceDurban Review Conference
The Durban Review Conference is the official name of the 2009 United Nations World Conference Against Racism , also known as Durban II. The conference ran from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2009, and took place at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland...
, Baettig accused the Holocaust of being an instrument of Zionism
Zionism
Zionism is a Jewish political movement that, in its broadest sense, has supported the self-determination of the Jewish people in a sovereign Jewish national homeland. Since the establishment of the State of Israel, the Zionist movement continues primarily to advocate on behalf of the Jewish state...
to suppress free speech and demonize opponents, criticizing the belief it is not subject to historical review and examination.
Swiss Minarets
He has opposed the construction of minaretsMinarets
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in the country, something viewed as imperialistic within the party.
Neoconservative hierarchy
Baettig played a role in successfully blocking a visit by former U.S. President George W. BushGeorge W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
to the country in February 2011, lobbying the federal prosecutor's office to have him arrested stemming from war crimes charges. Later that year, he filed another interpellation to have former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American academic, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman. He is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. He served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and...
detained if he attended the Bilderberg Conference in the country in June. The Young SVP
Young SVP
The Young SVP is the youth wing of the Swiss People's Party Founded in 1977 as a part of the SVP's Zurich branch, the Young SVP served as a training ground for many of the SVP's future leaders....
organized a conference in protest along with the Young Socialists.
Baettig said the 2011 Bilderberg conference, of which Kissinger attended, was against the principles of Swiss sovereignty. Baettig approached the gates of the Suvretta House Hotel, while the conference was being held, and asked to be admitted as a "a member of the Swiss parliament". He was refused entry.