Switzerland election: ‘immigration and energy security’ issues boost populist Swiss People’s party, candidate says – as it happened

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Simon Berthoud, head of communication at Climate Alliance Switzerland, a group representing 140 NGOs in Switzerland, says that the Swiss People's Party (SVP) is already very strong in Switzerland, but its strengthening would be even more catastrophic for climate policy in the coming years."

Even if the SVP's very high score doesn't materialize, it will very likely remain Switzerland's leading party. So, whatever the outcome, we'll need to continue organising in our neighborhoods, schools and workplaces, and use the other tools of direct democracy to get Switzerland moving on climate issues."