Blocher has been replaced! Widmer-Schlumpf accepts cabinet post.
Widmer-Schlumpf accepts cabinet post
Some positive developments at last.
Blocher is the head of the People’s Party (SVP) – the one that has been involved in the Islamophobic activities criticized by the OSCE a few weeks ago. (→ OSCE expert concerned by Swiss Islamophobia)
OSCE expert concerned by Swiss Islamophobia
Obviously removing an exponent does not cure the Swiss of Islamophobia, so I hope that his removal is but a symptom of a changing attitude. As they say, “hope dies last.”
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