Tag: State Council
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Geneva State Council election: Walder vs Dugerdil duel looms after first round
Walder leads the field as first-round results come in In Geneva, the race for the State Council intensified after the first round, with Green candidate Nicolas Walder posting the strongest tally. With provisional results showing 95% of votes counted, Walder had 29,910 votes, keeping him firmly on track for the October runoff. His campaign is…
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Walder vs Dugerdil: Geneva’s State Council Runoff After Tight First Round
Overview of the First Round Geneva, Sunday afternoon, the old town quiet was briefly broken by an unusual sound: the collective bells carried by eight UDC supporters in light shirts and braces, standing behind their candidate, Lionel Dugerdil. The scene framed a high-stakes duel for the vacant seat on the State Council, left open by…
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Geneva’s State Council Election: Key Candidates and Their Visions
Introduction On September 28, Geneva will hold the first round of an important partial election for the State Council, following the unexpected resignation of Antonio Hodgers. Ten candidates are vying for this position, but three favorites stand out: the Green Party’s Nicolas Walder (59), the UDC’s Lionel Dugerdil (44), and the Centrist Xavier Magnin (56).…
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Geneva Elections: Leading Candidates for the State Council
Introduction to the Geneva State Council Elections On September 28, Geneva will host its first round of the partial elections for the State Council, following the surprise resignation of Antonio Hodgers. A total of ten candidates are vying for this key position, but three candidates stand out: Nicolas Walder from the Green Party, Lionel Dugerdil…
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Vaud: The State Council Challenges CVCI Figures
Introduction In Vaud, Switzerland, a significant debate is brewing as the State Council has officially contested the figures presented by the Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CVCI) regarding the costs associated with social welfare aid. This discussion is taking place against a backdrop of austerity measures and fiscal cuts that are affecting the region.…