Election time
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On the way to parliament Prospective cabinet candidate, Micheline Calmy-Rey, arrives at parliament with Social Democratic Party president, Christiane Brunner, on December 4, 2002. Keystone -
Counting the votes Calmy-Rey won the race in the fifth round with 131 votes. Keystone -
The swearing in Micheline Calmy-Rey is sworn in as Switzerland's 106th cabinet minister. swissinfo.ch -
Congratulations The loser, Fribourg's Ruth Lüthi, congratulates Calmy-Rey. Keystone -
Welcome The new minister is welcomed by her cabinet colleagues. Keystone -
With grandchild Calmy-Rey celebrates with her grand-daughter Deborah. Keystone -
Meeting the public Calmy-Rey emerges from parliament to public applause. Keystone
The government welcomes a new member
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