Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon addressed attendees at an event organised by the magazine 'Die Weltwoche', on Tuesday in Zurich. He praised the work of Christoph Blocher, former strategist of the conservative-right Swiss People’s Party. (SDA, swissinfo.ch)
This content was published on
1 minute
Most Read Swiss Abroad
More
Face time: the terrifying Swiss tradition of Tschäggättä
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
Read more
More
‘We were the only ones who cared about Swiss self-determination’
This content was published on
Christoph Blocher speaks to swissinfo.ch about the 1992 vote on EEA membership, his millions, and politics a quarter of a century later.
This content was published on
During the US election campaign, Eugene J. Dionne at the Washington Post wrote that “Trumpism” was ultimately a European import: Trump’s inflammatory anti-immigrant rants had their roots not in the American tradition but much more in the demands of extreme rightwing parties in Europe which have made advances in recent decades. In fact, the question…
This content was published on
This comes as part of an internal party reorganization in the run-up to 2019 parliamentary elections. The People’s Party is Switzerland’s largest parliamentary party. Billionaire Blocher, 77, is not, however, retiring from politics. He is now expected to concentrate on combatting the government’s plans for closer ties with the European Union in Brussels. Blocher has…
This content was published on
In front of a sold-out crowd of over 1,500 in the Swiss city, Steve Bannon spoke about the reasons for right-wing resurgence in Europe.
This content was published on
Political scientist Daniel Warner deconstructs the media buzz surrounding Steve Bannon's upcoming visit, and what it means for Swiss politics.
This content was published on
When the WEF assembled in Davos last year, the delegates were in shock following Trump's election. This year the mood is likely to be different.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.