Schmid also re-elected
Parliament has confirmed the defence minister, Samuel Schmid, in the government by 167 votes. His rightwing People's Party now has two seats in the cabinet, after Christoph Blocher successfully challenged a Christian Democratic minister.
Schmid – who holds the defence portfolio – was first elected to cabinet three years ago. There is speculation that he could opt for another ministry in a possible cabinet reshuffle.
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