The reports of the commission (see: https://www.uek.ch/en/) stirred up political criticism, with right-wing People's Party member Oskar Freysinger incorrectly describing it as "a pseudo-historical work ordered up by the World Jewish Congress". When asked why he accepted such an investigative and editing role, Bergier replied, "Above all there's the issue of Switzerland's historical responsibility.
The reports from the commission (see: https://www.uek.ch/en/) sparked political debate, with right-wing People's Party member Oskar Freysinger mischaracterizing it as a "false historical document ordered by the World Jewish Congress". When questioned about his role in investigation and editing, Bergier stated, "Primarily, there is the issue of Switzerland's historical responsibility."