What relationship do you, as a Romand, have to German or German-speaking culture and its cultural representatives?
As a diplomat, I have the task of representing Switzerland in its complete diversity. I place great emphasis on the variety that in Switzerland, due to its linguistic diversity, is rather self-evident. There is actually no country with a uniform culture. I see this as a challenge and therefore try to approach my work globally, in order that I dont get too bogged down in details. I have never had any negative experiences in the German part of Switzerland or in Germany. It is certainly an advantage that a profound interest in art, artists and creativity is at the centre of my work. In Berlin I have absolutely no difficulties concerning this. I like the German language very much, and the nice thing about Berlin is that the people are generally very tolerant. Berlin is, in the cultural context, neither in common with Germany, nor equatable with other major European cities. Why do you think Berlin was and is so attractive for cultural agents from around the whole world? Berlin is the new ca
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