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EVENT:
Parliament elected a new federal government on December 12.
SIGNIFICANCE:
The elections were the most dramatic since the creation of modern Switzerland in 1848, as the largest party went into opposition in a move which brings to an end 50 years of consensus politics.
Word Count (approx): 1240
Headings
- Context
- Confrontational campaign
- SVP vindication
- FC candidates
- FC elections
- Increased polarisation
- Stable balance?
- Winners and losers
- Outlook
- Weakened consensus
- SVP strategies
- Moderating factors
Primary Keywords: EUR, Switzerland, politics, constitution, election, government, legislation, opposition, party
Secondary Keywords: referendum
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