The Trump effect is beginning to have an impact on the right-wing Swiss People’s Party.
Before the US election, many party members, including the Federal Councillor Albert Rösti, expressed their support for the US president.
But since the election, splits are beginning to emerge.
Some are supportive of the decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, but others are more aligned with official Swiss climate policy.
But the biggest point of contention is the US exit from the World Health Organization.
Some say it’s right to have left and push for Switzerland to do the same – but others, especially those that represent constituencies in or around Geneva, where the WHO is based, says have the WHO in Switzerland is important and the organisation is improving global health.
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