Results from the second round of elections yesterday for the Upper House, the Council of States, shows the Centre Party consolidating its position.
The Centre Party now has 15 seats, up from 13. The Radical Liberals is second with 11 seats – although that’s down one from the previous election.
But the Greens continues their losses. They now have 3 seats, down from 5.
But the Green Liberal Party and the Geneva Citizen’s Party have regained a presence in the Council of States.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Nightclub fire exit locked
More than three weeks after the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, serious doubts are emerging about the owners’ version of events.
No to 10 million initiative would harm the economy
Capping Switzerland’s population at 10 million would come at a heavy price.
Sick days climb in 15 years
We’re all taking more sick days.
Warning of jams in February
The Federal Roads Office is warning of heavy congestion throughout February, especially on weekends.
Careful of vignette scams
Just a few days left to buy your autoroute vignette.
