11.7 C
New York
April 27, 2024
europe news Switzerland World news

Rightwing SVP expected to make gains in Swiss federal elections

Swiss People’s party believes its campaign focus on immigration and cost of living will increase its lead

The populist rightwing Swiss People’s party (SVP) is expected to make gains as the country votes in federal elections, after a campaign season centred on the cost of living and immigration.

Switzerland’s leading political party is predicted to garner 28.1% of the vote in Sunday’s election – an increase of 2.5 percentage points over its previous standing, according to polling by the Sotomo research institute.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Restaurant in Italy offers free bottles of wine to customers who hand in phones

TheWorldsNews

Greta Thunberg takes part in her last school strike for climate

TheWorldsNews

Why Europe’s farmers are protesting – and the far right is taking note

TheWorldsNews

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This