Difference between revisions of "Swiss People's Party"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
In 2007 elections for the fourth election in a row the SVP won a significant, and largely unexpected victory. At the same time the liberal Social Democrats (SPS) did particularly badly, although their allies, the Greens (GPS), did well. | In 2007 elections for the fourth election in a row the SVP won a significant, and largely unexpected victory. At the same time the liberal Social Democrats (SPS) did particularly badly, although their allies, the Greens (GPS), did well. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Also See== |
* [[Switzerland]] | * [[Switzerland]] | ||
[[category:Conservatives]] | [[category:Conservatives]] | ||
[[category:Switzerland]] | [[category:Switzerland]] | ||
Revision as of 02:09, January 18, 2010
The Swiss People's Party (in German: Schweizerische Volkspartei, SVP) is a conservative political party in Switzerland. Over the course of several recent elections, it has continually grown in power and (as of 2008) holds the most parliamentary seats of any party at the federal level. Its policies emphasize free market economics, low taxes, neutrality regarding foreign affairs, a tough stance on crime and a reduction of unwanted immigration.
In 2007 elections for the fourth election in a row the SVP won a significant, and largely unexpected victory. At the same time the liberal Social Democrats (SPS) did particularly badly, although their allies, the Greens (GPS), did well.