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The right-wing People's Party (SVP) and the Greens were the biggest winners in the Swiss elections. The SVP consolidated its position as the parliament's largest party, according to early projections on Sunday, Oct. 21. The tough, bitter campaign fought by the right on an anti-immigration and anti-crime ticket, however, failed to translate into the landslide victory SVP members, led by Justice Minister Christoph Blocher, had hoped for. "I'm very happy," People's Party president Ueli Maurer said, calling his party's advances confirmation for the People's Party policies.The People's Party, which already held the majority of seats in parliament at 63, were set to gain six seats in parliament and the Greens, the fifth biggest party, were set to gain four seats, according to projections by the state-owned SRG television and radio networks.
The tough, bitter campaign fought by the right on an anti-immigration and anti-crime ticket, however, failed to translate into the landslide victory SVP members, led by Justice Minister Christoph Blocher, had hoped for. "I'm very happy," People's Party president Ueli Maurer said, calling his party's advances confirmation for the People's Party policies.The People's Party, which already held the majority of seats in parliament at 63, were set to gain six seats in parliament and the Greens, the fifth biggest party, were set to gain four seats, according to projections by the state-owned SRG television and radio networks.
The right-wing Swiss People's Party won its best-ever showing in general elections yesterday after a virulent anti-foreigner campaign that was widely denounced as racist, but failed to obtain the landslide victory it had been hoping for. The SVP, led by the controversial billionaire and Swiss Justice Minister Christoph Blocher secured almost 29 per cent of the vote and an extra six seats in parliament, the first exit polls suggested last night. Mr Blocher's campaign was dominated by the single issue of immigration. His party's election posters featured three white sheep standing on a red and white Swiss national flag kicking a black sheep out of the country. Alongside ran the slogan "more security!"
The right-wing Swiss People's Party won its best-ever showing in general elections yesterday after a virulent anti-foreigner campaign that was widely denounced as racist, but failed to obtain the landslide victory it had been hoping for.
The SVP, led by the controversial billionaire and Swiss Justice Minister Christoph Blocher secured almost 29 per cent of the vote and an extra six seats in parliament, the first exit polls suggested last night.
Mr Blocher's campaign was dominated by the single issue of immigration. His party's election posters featured three white sheep standing on a red and white Swiss national flag kicking a black sheep out of the country. Alongside ran the slogan "more security!"
Frank Delaney ~ Ireland
And something that is often ignored the SVP is split within itself. There is the Zürich-wing (Blocher) and the Bern-wing, who is lead by the other SVP counsellor in the Bundesrat, Samuel Schmid. The Bern-SVP is more human and Schmid seems to be a decent guy and is well respected. The problem is that Blocher gets the limelight.
Btw. just saw at the newspaper stand headlines that indicate the infighting within the SVP has already started. I know its still rumors, but it looks like Blocher wants to kick out the other SVP Bundesrat from the government. I don't think this will go down well with many SVP members.
The true winners of the 2007 elections are the Greens. They boosted their number of seats in the House to 20, from 14. Their share of the vote increased to 9.6 per cent from 7.7 per cent.The Greens also won their first seat in the 46-member Senate. Run-off elections will be held in eight of the country's 26 cantons next month.The president of the People's Party, Ueli Maurer, said his party was committed to working for consensus in the cabinet in an apparent reversal of its confrontational style in the election campaign.The Social Democratic Party admitted defeat, after posting their worst result since 1991. Party leaders said they had failed to convince voters with a programme of social and environmental issues.Mud-slinging in the run-up to election day increased voter interest slightly, and turnout was estimated at an above-average 48 per cent.
The true winners of the 2007 elections are the Greens. They boosted their number of seats in the House to 20, from 14. Their share of the vote increased to 9.6 per cent from 7.7 per cent.
The Greens also won their first seat in the 46-member Senate. Run-off elections will be held in eight of the country's 26 cantons next month.
The president of the People's Party, Ueli Maurer, said his party was committed to working for consensus in the cabinet in an apparent reversal of its confrontational style in the election campaign.
The Social Democratic Party admitted defeat, after posting their worst result since 1991. Party leaders said they had failed to convince voters with a programme of social and environmental issues.
Mud-slinging in the run-up to election day increased voter interest slightly, and turnout was estimated at an above-average 48 per cent.
