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  • December 2007

    • Swiss in Turmoil as Power Sharing Collapses

      Reuters  |  Dec 13, 07 11:09 AM CST

      Swiss in Turmoil as Power Sharing Collapses

      (Newser) - After 49 years, Switzerland’s cozy form of consensus government collapsed today, when the right-wing People’s Party went into opposition, angered by the ejection of one of its members from the cabinet. “You have forced us to go into opposition, destroyed our treasured system of government and sacrificed your sworn interest in concordance, collegiality and tolerance,” the party’s head raged. More »

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      Switzerland  • Swiss People's Party  • Christoph Blocher

    • Swiss MPs Eject Populist Leader

      Bloomberg  |  Dec 12, 07 10:59 AM CST

      Swiss MPs Eject Populist Leader

      (Newser) - Cristoph Blocher, the controversial head of Switzerland's People's Party, has been ejected from cabinet in an unexpected move that could end 50 years of consensus politics. The populist leader was slated for reelection as justice minister, Bloomberg reports, but a surprise deal by the three other parties voted in another People's Party member who didn't seek nomination. MPs broke into applause after the vote. More »

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      Switzerland  • Swiss People's Party  • Christoph Blocher

  • November 2007

    • New Swiss Ad: Come Here and Suffer

      Independent (UK)  |  Nov 29, 07 8:10 AM CST

      New Swiss Ad: Come Here and Suffer

      (Newser) - While most countries promote tourism or business opportunities, new Swiss TV spots airing in Nigeria and Cameroon make the nation look blatantly unfriendly, writes the Independent . The ads roll up the red carpet by depicting a destitute African immigrant begging, being chased by police, living under a bridge, and calling home to pretend everything's fine. The tagline: "Fleeing does not mean starting a new life." More »

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      Switzerland  • xenophobia  • Swiss People's Party  • Christoph Blocher

  • October 2007

    • Far-Right Wins in Swiss Election Create Tension

      Times (UK)  |  Oct 23, 07 11:10 AM CDT

      Far-Right Wins in Swiss Election Create Tension

      (Newser) - Swiss voters delivered a new parliament on Sunday, giving the right-wing Swiss People's Party a consolidated grip on power. But they also gave a seat to the country's first black MP, who told the Times of London that he is fearful of the xenophobia that characterized the recent election, despite his pride at being "a symbol" of a non-racist Switzerland. More »

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      Switzerland  • xenophobia  • Swiss People's Party  • Christoph Blocher

    • Swiss Rioters Blitz Rightist Rally

      Guardian (UK)  |  Oct 8, 07 10:45 AM CDT

      Swiss Rioters Blitz Rightist Rally

      (Newser) - Bern was beset by rioters aiming to thwart a pre-election rally by the rightist Swiss People’s Party, expected to dominate this month's elections with its xenophobic platform. Masked protesters threw bricks and gas bombs and outwitted police by operating in small groups and destroying the party stage. The mayor admitted “impotence” in controlling the weekend riots, reports the Guardian. More »

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      immigrant  • Switzerland  • xenophobia  • Swiss People's Party  • Christoph Blocher  • racist

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