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.
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Counting the votes
Calmy-Rey won the race in the fifth round with 131 votes.
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The swearing in
Micheline Calmy-Rey is sworn in as Switzerland's 106th cabinet minister.
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Congratulations
The loser, Fribourg's Ruth Lüthi, congratulates Calmy-Rey.
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Welcome
The new minister is welcomed by her cabinet colleagues.
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With grandchild
Calmy-Rey celebrates with her grand-daughter Deborah.
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Meeting the public
Calmy-Rey emerges from parliament to public applause.
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