The Greens have dramatically upped their numbers
The Green Party gained a sensational 17 extra seats, but the right-wing Swiss People's Party, as well as the left-wing Social Democrats, lost out.There has also been a clear increase in the number of women who won seats in the House of Representatives. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)
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