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The Selected Members of the National Council in the Canton of Bern
The canton of Bern in Switzerland held elections for the National Council on October 20th, 2019.
Distribution of the 24 Seats in the Canton of Bern
The National Council elections in the Canton of Bern have resulted in a shift in the political landscape.
Basel-Stadt Elects Only Women to Bern
The Canton of Basel-Stadt has elected its first all-female representation to the Federal Assembly.
Now Switzerland is back to normal.
The Swiss parliamentary elections of 2021 have seen a return to the status quo, with the Green Party losing out and the Swiss People's Party (SVP) regaining its former strength.
The SP and SVP Gain in the Canton of Bern at the Expense of the FDP and Greens.
In the canton of Bern, the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the Social Democratic Party (SP) each gained one seat in the National Council, while the Green Party and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) each lost one seat.
Analysis of Election Results Does Not Show Significant Changes for Federal Council Election
The Meinungsforschungsinstitut GFS Bern analysis of the upcoming Swiss Federal Council elections suggests that neither the Green Party nor the Green Liberals are likely to gain enough votes to secure a seat.
The Switzerland Moves to the Right
In the last 30 years, the political landscape of Switzerland has changed significantly.
Results of the Bern National Council Elections at 10:20 PM
The results of the National Council elections in the canton of Bern will be announced at 10:20 pm.
Swiss Woman Found Dead in India – According to Media, a Crime.
A Swiss woman was found dead in India, confirmed by the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) on Sunday evening.
These are the Unelected.
Several incumbent National and Council of States members have been punished by the electorate, failing to be re-elected despite running again.
Nicolas Rimoldi Has No Chance in Zurich
Nicolas Rimoldi failed to be elected to the National Council in Switzerland, receiving only 10,398 votes from the canton of Zurich.
Roberto Martullo (SVP) No Chance in the National Council Elections
Roberto Martullo, the husband of SVP National Councillor Magdalena Martullo-Blocher and son-in-law of Christoph Blocher, has suffered yet another political defeat on election day.
Mitte and SP Win National Council Elections in the Canton of Zurich
The 2019 Swiss National Council elections in the canton of Zurich saw the centre-right parties gain two additional seats.
The Selected National Council Members in the Canton of Zurich
The canton of Zurich has elected 36 people to the National Council in the recent elections.
Distribution of the Four Seats in the Canton of Basel-City
In the canton of Basel-Stadt, the number of seats in the National Council has decreased from 5 to 4.
The Winner is the Middle Party
The polls were right: the Swiss Parliament has shifted to the right. The Swiss People's Party (SVP) has regained the losses it suffered in 2019 and is now at a voter share of almost 29%.
The Center Wins Two National Council Seats in the Canton of Zurich
In the canton of Zurich, the centre-ground parties have gained two additional seats in the National Council elections.
Mitte and SP Retain Council of States Seats in the Jura
The Centre and the SP have maintained their seats in the Canton of Jura in the Council of States.

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