Swiss parliament: who is entitled to be represented?
Source: Swissinfo
The average Swiss parliament member is male, well-educated and 50 years old. This year’s elections have accentuated an already existing trend.
“The 2023 elections have resulted in less diversity,” says Daniel Höhmann, a political scientist at the University of Basel. “This is a step backwards in terms of the representation of the different segments of the Swiss population.”
Click here to read the full article published by Swissinfo on 16 November 2023.
The average Swiss parliament member is male, well-educated and 50 years old. This year’s elections have accentuated an already existing trend.
“The 2023 elections have resulted in less diversity,” says Daniel Höhmann, a political scientist at the University of Basel. “This is a step backwards in terms of the representation of the different segments of the Swiss population.”
Click here to read the full article published by Swissinfo on 16 November 2023.