The Green Party beat the Swiss People’s Party in yesterday’s run-off election for a seat on the Geneva Council of State.
But turnout was a dismal 32%, the lowest since 1980.
Despite losing, the right-wing candidate, Lionel Dugerdil, achieved a better result than expected, collecting support from the centre voters – despite centrist parties not publishing a recommendation to their supporters.
But the Green Party’s Nicolas Walder takes the seat as left-wing voters backed him.
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Bern is the Christmas Grinch
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Battery blamed for bike shop fire
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Sperm quality varies dramatically across the country
A new study suggests where you live might affect sperm quality.
Cash banned at Zurich Christmas Market
Customers will not be able to use cash at the upcoming Christmas Market at Zurich main train station.
