Exit polls show rightwing SVP making gains in Swiss federal elections
GuardianOCT 1 2023
The SVP's projected lead in the impending parliamentary polls shows that the Swiss have had enough of Left-wing policies bleeding their country dry, causing health insurance premiums to skyrocket, and opening the border to dangerous immigrants. Despite the usual and inaccurate cries of “xenophobia,” the SVP won't back off its fight for sovereignty. While mainstream media demonizes conservatives, the people are backing the SVP.
Just like other European Right-wing parties, the SVP is stoking fear and hatred, demonizing immigrants, and denying science to gain power. It is in a culture war with the so-called “woke” media and making bad-faith arguments to downplay climate change. Like many countries recovering from the pandemic, Switzerland's financial vulnerability is opening the door to divisive demagogues. The SVP may win Sunday's election, but it is not a legitimate force for good.