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Wind of change set to blow in Swiss politics

This content was published on Oct 22, 2007 They note that Swiss relations with the European Union will not be any easier and that Switzerland’s image abroad may not have been helped. The campaign was dominated by controversy over Justice Minister Christoph Blocher and his People’s Party’s hard-line stance on immigrants and crime. A People’s Party poster campaign depicting white sheep kicking a…

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Rightwing posts record result in elections

This content was published on Oct 22, 2007 The rightwing posted a historic result, while the centre-left Social Democrats suffered a major defeat. The four main parties pledged to continue their long-standing cooperation despite an unusually heated election campaign. The People’s Party took 29 per cent of the vote in the elections for the House, up 2.3 per cent on 2003, according to…

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Rightwing set to post record election result

This content was published on Oct 21, 2007 The centre-left Social Democrats suffered a major defeat, according to a survey based on partial results and commissioned by swissinfo’s parent company, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. Final results as well as a breakdown of seats for the House of Representatives are not expected before Monday morning. The People’s Party took 28.8 per cent of the…

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Rightwing and Greens poised for election wins

This content was published on Oct 21, 2007 The centre-left Social Democrats will most likely be the big losers for the first time in 20 years, according to the survey commissioned by swissinfo’s parent company, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. A second exit poll is due shortly, but final results as well as a breakdown of the seats for the House of Representatives are…

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Vote counting underway in parliamentary poll

This content was published on Oct 21, 2007 The party’s controversial election campaign, which targeted criminal immigrants, drew fire from many sides and media attention from abroad. While first results are already in, the final breakdown of seats is not expected until Monday. But the true winners of the election could be the Green Party, which polls predict could soar to about ten…

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Polls close in Swiss federal elections

This content was published on Oct 21, 2007 The rightwing Swiss People’s Party – one of four parties in government – is tipped to emerge as the strongest party, increasing its share of the vote. Its use of allegedly racist propaganda drew fire from many sides and media attention from abroad. But analysts say there is unlikely to be a major change in…

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Election marks end of heated campaign

This content was published on Oct 20, 2007 It took place amid increasing tension over allegedly racist propaganda by the rightwing Swiss People’s Party – one of four parties in government. The People’s Party, together with the Greens, is forecast to emerge with the largest gains. Final results are expected in the early hours of Monday, but analysts say there is unlikely to…

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Swiss IMF seat on shaky ground

This content was published on Oct 20, 2007 The governance reform aims to overhaul the representation of members to reflect recent changes in the global economy, enhancing the participation and voice of poorer nations. But this may ultimately cost Switzerland its seat on the Executive Board. The meeting of the Boards of Governors of the IMF and World Bank this weekend in Washington…

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Switzerland welcomes EU reforms

This content was published on Oct 19, 2007 Switzerland – which is not a member of the EU – says it is important to have a “well-functioning” partner for bilateral negotiations. However, experts are less enthusiastic about the reform. “We welcome the deal which is aimed at making the EU more efficient and more democratic,” foreign ministry spokesman Lars Knuchel told swissinfo. René…

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Swiss elections under OSCE scrutiny

This content was published on Oct 18, 2007 The ten observers, who work for the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, were invited by the Swiss authorities. The purpose of the OSCE’s first mission to Switzerland is to analyse the workings of the electoral system. The experts will assess and report on the overall framework for the conduct of elections in…

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