Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Genetic-Engineering-Action-at-Expo-02-in-Murten-27MZIFLOBC6W.htmlConceptually similarGenetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKBCompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKCCompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKDCompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKECompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKFCompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKGCompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenGP01TKHCompleted★★★★Genetic Engineering Action against the GE Lobby in BernGP01TD3Completed★★★★★★Genetic Engineering Action against the GE Lobby in BernGP01TD4Completed★★★★View AllGP01TKAGenetic Engineering Action at Expo 02 in MurtenAbout a dozen Greenpeace activists, dressed in traditional costumes, unfolded a red banner with the Swiss cross prior to the speech of Federal Councilor Pascal Couchepin during the “Tages der Nahrungsmittelindustrie“ (Day of the Food Industry“). The banner is reading in German: “Suisse qualité braucht Gentech-Moratorium“ or translated: "Swiss quality needs GE moratorium“. Under the costume aprons and coats, anti-GE slogans emerged.In original language:Gentechnik Aktion auf der Expo 02 in MurtenÜber ein Dutzend Greenpeace-AktivistInnen haben sich heute auf dem Expogelände von Murten in Trachten gekleidet unter die TeilnehmerInnen des «Tages der Nahrungsmittelindustrie» gemischt. Unmittelbar vor der Rede von Bundesrat Pascal Couchepin entrollten sie ein rotes Banner mit Schweizer Kreuz: «Suisse qualité braucht Gentech-Moratorium». Unter den Trachtenschürzen und –westen kamen Slogans für eine gentechfreie Landwirtschaft zum Vorschein. Der Wirtschafts- und Agrarminister wurde aufgefordert, seine Druckversuche aufzugeben auf Bauern und ParlamentarierInnen, die ein Anbau-Moratorium für Gentech-Pflanzen unterstützen. Ein Bundesrat muss dem Allgemeinwohl verpflichtet sein und nicht den Firmeninteressen von Syngenta & Co.Locations:Europe, East Europe, Alpine Countries-Murten-SwitzerlandDate:29 Aug, 2002Credit:© Greenpeace / Ex-Press / David AdairMaximum size:2000px X 1312pxRestrictions:Images ok for use in all Greenpeace campaigns, products and brochures. NOT FOR ADVERTISING OR COMMERCIAL USE.Keywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Direct communications-Genetic engineering-Greenpeace activists-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Meetings-National costumes-Red-SAGE (campaign title)-Small group of people-Syngenta-Theatrical costumes-Traditional clothingShoot:Genetic Engineering Action During Expo 02 in Murten SwitzerlandAbout a dozen Greenpeace activists, dressed in traditional costumes, mingled among the the participants of the “Tages der Nahrungsmittelindustrie“ (Day of the Food Industry“) on the premises of the Expo 02 terrain. Prior to the speech of Federal Councilor Pascal Couchepin, they unfolded a red banner with the Swiss cross, reading in German: “Suisse qualité braucht Gentech-Moratorium“ or translated: „Swiss quality needs GE moratorium“. Under the costume aprons and coats anti-GE slogans emerged. The minister of Economics and Agricultural was asked to give up the pressure which is put on farmers and parliamentarians who support a moratorium on genetically engineered crops. A Federal Council must be committed to the common good and not the corporate interests of Syngenta & Co.
