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The Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which centered its campaign on anti-immigrant rhetoric, is projected to win 29 percent of the vote, up from 25.6 percent four years ago and higher than pre-election polls. It has been the country’s largest party since 2003.

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[-] Pamasich@kbin.social 29 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Not surprising, given they were the only ones serious about advertising. We got so many leaflets from them at work and home and I even saw them on Reddit, yet nothing at all on those distribution channels from any other parties. I've seen some billboards by others, but it feels like 80% of the ones I've seen were SVP.

I personally hate them and didn't vote for them, but I don't think it's surprising they have such a big following.

[-] ogeist@lemmy.world 14 points 8 months ago

That's an interesting case to analyze, following the money for those campaigns might be dangerous. Just a few days ago the US sent notes to several countries regarding external influences on elections.

Additionally, many european countries are literally getting old. The birth rate has been dropping for a while.

[-] BenadrylChunderHatch@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago

31% of the population of Switzerland are non-Swiss residents without voting rights.

[-] ogeist@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I wonder how much of that is in the service industry.

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