Regina Durrer Wins the Nidwalden National Council Seat for the Middle.
Published: Sunday, Oct 22nd 2023, 12:01
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Regina Durrer, the current Landrätin of Nidwalden, has won the only Nationalrat seat in the canton. This seat was previously held by the Swiss People's Party (SVP). Durrer won the seat in a competition between the SVP, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the centre-right Mitte party. This marks a shift in the political landscape of Nidwalden, as the seat has been held by the SVP since 1999.
Durrer is a member of the Mitte party and has been a member of the Nidwalden cantonal government since 2011. She is a strong advocate for environmental protection and has been a vocal opponent of the SVP's immigration policies. She has also been a vocal supporter of the Swiss federal government's efforts to combat climate change.
Durrer's victory is a significant shift in the political landscape of Nidwalden, as the SVP has held the seat since 1999. This shift is likely to have a significant impact on the canton's politics, as the Mitte party is more centrist than the SVP and is likely to take a more moderate stance on issues such as immigration and climate change.
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