Despite the fall in the vote – the Green Party says it should have a seat on the Federal Council.
It says it will fight for one of the two seats currently held by the Liberals.
Although the Greens didn’t mange to recreate their success four years ago, they point out they’re the fifth biggest group in parliament.
The Party President, Balthasar Glättli, says the climate needs to be represented in the government.
Parliament will be voting on the council seats in December.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
