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Voters Overwhelmed by Complexity of Choices
October 23, 2023
The overwhelming number of candidates in this year's elections has overwhelmed the electorate.
The SVP and the Center Have Benefited from Voter Migration
October 23, 2023
The SVP and the Mitte have benefited from voter migration. According to post-election surveys by SRG SSR and 20 Minuten/Tamedia, the many lists have overwhelmed voters.
Listeners Overwhelmed by Choices
October 23, 2023
The Swiss elections of 2023 saw an unprecedented number of candidates and lists, which overwhelmed the electorate.
Romands Go to the Polls Less Diligently Than German-Swiss
October 23, 2023
In the 2023 Swiss federal elections, the French-speaking Romands participated less than the German-speaking Swiss.
Green Party Loses Up to 30 Percentage Points in Local Elections
October 23, 2023
The Green Party lost voter shares in more than nine out of ten municipalities in the elections on Sunday.
EVP President Lilian Studer Considering Resignation After Defeat in Election
October 23, 2023
The non-reelected President of the Swiss People's Party, Lilian Studer, is considering resigning from her position as party president.
Second Round of Voting in Bern Could Be Eliminated
October 23, 2023
In the canton of Bern, the possibility of forgoing a second round of voting is being discussed.
Sandra Hess Will Not Run Again if Greens Also Refrain
October 23, 2023
In the canton of Bern, it appears that there will no longer be a second round of voting.
Parties SVP and FDP Lose Seats Due to List Alliances
October 23, 2023
According to calculations by the news agency Keystone-SDA, the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) have lost seats in the four largest cantons of Switzerland due to list connections.
Lilian Studer Considering Resignation After Defeat in Election as EVP President
October 23, 2023
Lilian Studer, the recently non-reelected president of the Evangelical People's Party (EVP), is considering resigning from her position as party president.
Gerhard Pfister to Open Next Legislative Session as President of the Swiss People’s Party
October 23, 2023
On December 4th, Gerhard Pfister, President of the Swiss People's Party, will open the next legislative period in the National Council.
Sandra Hess Will Not Run Again If Greens Also Forgo
October 23, 2023
In the Canton of Bern, it appears that there will not be a second round of voting.
SVP and FDP Lose Seats Due to List Connections
October 23, 2023
The four largest cantons of Switzerland have seen the FDP and SVP lose seats due to list connections, while the SP, GLP and EDU have benefited.
President Gerhard Pfister will open the next legislative period.
October 23, 2023
Gerhard Pfister, President of the Swiss People's Party, will open the next legislative session of the National Council on December 4th.
Swiss National Council Election Results Clearer Than Predicted
October 23, 2023
Last polls and forecasts before election day had predicted a slight shift to the right.
Switzerland No Longer Among Top 30 Countries for Gender Parity: Report
October 23, 2023
Switzerland has dropped out of the top 30 countries in terms of gender parity, due to the lower proportion of women in the new National Council.
Formerly Elected Officials Aim to Continue Their Engagement
October 23, 2023
On Sunday, 19 members of the National Council were not re-elected. Some are disappointed, but still want to contribute to society.
“Swiss Political Strongholds: SVP and SP in the Jura”
October 23, 2023
On Sunday, the 112-village of Ederswiler, which is predominantly German-speaking, had the highest SVP voter share at 93.

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