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Christelle Luisier admits some mistakes but says “the flame is still intact”

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Vaud State Councillor Christelle Luisier acknowledges some mistakes while defending her continued desire to govern.
  • More than 40 people interviewed by Le Temps praised her political intelligence, work ethic and command of dossiers, but many criticised her detailed management style.
  • Luisier said pressure had been intense during a difficult legislative term and defended her close involvement in major issues.

Christelle Luisier says she has made mistakes, but insists that “the flame is still intact.” The Vaud state councillor is speaking at a turning point, addressing questions about her management, her record as president, the Dittli affair and the toll of political power.

The flame is still intact.

· Christelle LuisierLuisier says she has retained her desire to govern despite criticism and pressure.

Le Temps interviewed more than 40 people to portray Luisier during this pivotal period. Almost all credited her with unusual political intelligence, a strong work ethic and a firm command of her dossiers. At the same time, many described what they saw as micromanagement, her habit of following every matter in detail.

Luisier prefers another description: high standards. “We went through a difficult legislative term and the pressure was intense for everyone, including me,” she said. On major issues she must defend before parliament, her colleagues or the public, she acknowledged that she goes into detail.

We went through a difficult legislative term and the pressure was intense for everyone, including me.

· Christelle LuisierShe explains the pressure surrounding her management and political responsibilities.

“I often say it: to be convincing, you have to be convinced,” Luisier said. She also maintained that the pressure and criticism have not extinguished her wish to govern.

I often say it: to be convincing, you have to be convinced.

· Christelle LuisierShe defends her detailed preparation for major issues before parliament, colleagues and the public.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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