Elections 2023: How the main political parties approach the Fifth Switzerland

Published on February 3, 2023

The political parties in Switzerland with the largest voting base are leading the way by attaching increasing weight to the role of the Swiss Abroad who want to vote and express their choice. The six largest parties now all have a foreign section or a network for party members abroad. This is not surprising given that the number of Swiss Abroad who take an interest in politics and are registered to vote is steadily rising: around 4.7% per year.
 


 

Learn more in the latest "Swiss Review" and gain an overview of the international sections of the parties.

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