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Green Party President Balthasar Glättli Does Not Rule Out Resignation
October 23, 2023
Green Party President Balthasar Glättli has not ruled out resigning following his party's electoral setback.
SP and Mitte Win National Council Elections in Zurich Canton
October 23, 2023
In the National Council elections in the canton of Zurich, the center has gained two additional seats.
FDP and Greens Lose Ground in Bern as SPS and SVP Make Gains
October 23, 2023
In the canton of Bern, the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the Social Democratic Party (SP) each won one seat in the National Council, while the Green Party and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) each lost one seat.
Switzerland Returns to Normal: Government Lifts Restrictions
October 23, 2023
From the perspective of the daily newspaper Blick.ch, the new composition of the Parliament is a return to the tried and true and Switzerland is a haven of stability.
Basel-Stadt Elects All-Female Delegation to Bern
October 23, 2023
For the first time in its history, the Canton of Basel-City is sending an all-female delegation to the Federal House: On Sunday, four former National Councillors were re-elected and Eva Herzog (SP) achieved the best result in the Council of States elections in 40 years.
Women Unsuccessful in Re-Election of Previous Wallis National Council Members
October 23, 2023
The Wallis representation in the National Council remains unchanged. All the previous ones, three center-politicians, two SVP representatives as well as one social democrat, freethinker and green were re-elected on Sunday.
Analysis of Swiss Federal Council Election Sees No Major Change Scenarios
October 23, 2023
From the perspective of the opinion research institute GFS Bern, no major change scenarios are emerging in view of the upcoming Federal Council elections.
City-Country Divide: Linking Cities and Civic Cantons
October 23, 2023
The Swiss National Council elections on Sunday revealed a divide between urban and rural areas.
“Confirmation of a European Trend: Financial Times Comment”
October 23, 2023
The Financial Times has suggested that the success of the Swiss People's Party (SVP) in the recent elections has confirmed the resurgence of populist parties across Europe.
Higher Voter Turnout for a More Male National Council
October 23, 2023
On Sunday, 46.6% of eligible voters went to the polls for the National Council elections.
The oldest members of the National Council represent the majority of the SP.
October 23, 2023
Five of the six oldest elected members of the Swiss National Council are Social Democrats: Bruno Storni (TI), Laurence Fehlmann-Rielle (GE), Martina Munz (SH), Brigitte Crottaz (VD) and Pierre-Alain Fridez (JU) are all 65 years old or older.
Distribution of Four Seats in Basel-Stadt Canton Revealed
October 23, 2023
In the canton of Basel-Stadt, one fewer seat was allocated than in 2019, so no party gained seats.
Distribution of Four Seats in Basel-Stadt Canton
October 23, 2023
In the Canton of Basel-Stadt, one fewer seat was allocated than in 2019, so no party gained seats.
The National Council is Becoming More Male-Dominated
October 22, 2023
The results of the Swiss National Council elections on Sunday showed a decrease in the proportion of women elected to the Council.
Distribution of Seats and Voter Shares of the National Council Elections 2023
October 22, 2023
The National Council elections in Switzerland have concluded with the following results: 200 seats have been won by the various political parties.
“New Zurich Times”: Liberalism is the Loser.
October 22, 2023
The New Zurich Times has declared that these are difficult times for liberalism, as people are calling for more state intervention rather than self-responsibility in times of uncertainty.
The Final Result of the National Council Elections
October 22, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) won nine seats in the National Council following the count of all 26 cantons.
Power Relations Remain Almost the Same in the Canton of Bern
October 22, 2023
In the canton of Bern, the SVP has gained a seat in the bourgeois camp at the expense of the FDP.

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