The race to fill the Federal Council seat being vacated by Guy Parmelin is seeing significant activity, with new candidacies and withdrawals. Michael Graber, a National Council member from Valais, has officially entered the race, while Thomas Matter, a National Council member from Zurich, has formally withdrawn his candidacy. The SVP of the Canton of Zug has nominated Thomas Aeschi, a National Council member and leader of the SVP parliamentary group, although Aeschi has yet to make a personal…

Tages-Anzeiger: Now the SVP has a women's problem

With only one female candidate among eight men vying for Guy Parmelin's Federal Council seat, the SVP party risks alienating female voters.

Blick: Why her "party friends" don't want her as Federal Councillor

The SVP is in a dilemma regarding Celine Amaudruz, with questions arising about whether she can overcome internal party opposition to become a Federal Councillor.

Le Temps: Eight UDC Candidates, One Seat, and the Romande Question

The UDC party is preparing for the 2027 federal elections with a strategy that includes a 'black book' and a somber outlook.

watson: 7 Want Candidacy, One Hesitates: SVP Candidates' Chances Assessed

An analysis of the current political landscape and the likelihood of various candidates from the SVP party securing positions.

Tages-Anzeiger: Who has the best chance to succeed Guy Parmelin? All candidates checked

An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of all candidates vying to replace Guy Parmelin in the Federal Council.

Blick: The big candidate check: Who has what it takes to be a Federal Councillor?

This article examines the qualifications and potential of candidates vying for a position in the Swiss Federal Council.

watson: Successor to Minister Parmelin: This Candidate Has the Best Chances

An interview discussing the potential candidates and their prospects for succeeding Federal Councillor Parmelin.

watson: Deadline Passed: These SVP Politicians Are Running for Federal Council

A list of Swiss People's Party (SVP) politicians who have officially submitted their candidacies for the Federal Council.

watson: Thomas Aeschi's Gambit Surprises - What Could Be Behind It

An analysis of the political maneuverings of Thomas Aeschi and the potential implications for Swiss politics.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Commentary: SVP Distracts from Problems with Last-Minute Candidates

The SVP is facing a wide range of candidates in its search for a successor to Guy Parmelin, but no single candidate stands out, suggesting the party may be using the situation to deflect from its underlying issues.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: SVP's Succession Search for Guy Parmelin: Bizarre Episodes and an Unanswered…

The search for Guy Parmelin's successor in the Federal Council has been marked by unusual events, with a wave of candidates emerging after initially limited options, leaving a key question unresolved.

watson: SVP National Council member Franz Grüter withdraws his candidacy for the…

Franz Grüter, an SVP National Council member from Lucerne, does not want to succeed Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin, as he stated in an interview with the “Bote der Urschweiz.”

Bluewin: National Council Member Michael Graber is running for the Federal Council

Michael Graber, a National Council member from Valais, wants to succeed Guy Parmelin as a Federal Councilor. The 45-year-old announced this on Friday in an interview with the Tamedia newspapers ahead of a press conference held by the SVP of Upper Valais.

Bluewin: Zurich SVP National Council member Thomas Matter does not want to become a…

Thomas Matter, a 60-year-old SVP National Council member from Zurich, will not be running to succeed Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin. The Zurich cantonal party announced this on Friday.

Ground News: French-Speaking Woman Bids for Swiss Cabinet Seat From Right-Wing Party…

Céline Amaudruz, a vice-president of the Swiss People's Party (UDC/SVP) and a member of Switzerland's lower house, announced on Thursday that she would seek to succeed Guy Parmelin on the Federal Council, the country's seven-member executive. The Geneva politician stressed the importance of keeping a French-speaking representative among her party's ministers.

Bluewin: I'm stunned: When asked this question, Amaudruz lets her anger run free

Céline Amaudruz, an SVP National Council member from Geneva, wants to succeed Guy Parmelin on the Federal Council. When announcing her candidacy, she emphasized French-speaking Switzerland's right to a seat. She also reacted sharply to the debate surrounding her young children.

Frontaliere Ticino: Céline Amaudruz is running for the Federal Council

On Thursday morning in Geneva, Céline Amaudruz, vice-president of the UDC and national councilor of Geneva, announced to the media her intention to run for the Federal Council. His is therefore the first confirmed candidacy to succeed Guy Parmelin, federal councilor of the UDC.

SWI swissinfo.ch: The SVP in Zug Nominates Thomas Aeschi as a Candidate for the Federal Council

The SVP of the Canton of Zug has nominated Zug National Council member Thomas Aeschi to succeed Guy Parmelin on the Federal Council. However, Aeschi has not yet made a personal decision, the cantonal party announced.

Switzerland is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the devastating Gotthard Tunnel fire, a tragic event that claimed 11 lives and significantly impacted the country, leading to reassessments of tunnel safety. Emergency responders recall the harrowing experience and its lasting psychological effects.

Ticinonline: Gotthard Tunnel Fire: 25 Years Since Inferno

Twenty-five years ago, a tragic fire in the Gotthard Tunnel claimed 11 lives and disrupted Switzerland for months, changing perceptions of tunnel safety.

Tages-Anzeiger: Gotthard Fire 2001: When the emergency doctor arrived at Gotthard, the tunnel…

Beppe Savary-Borioli recounts his experience as an emergency doctor at the Gotthard Tunnel fire in 2001, which resulted in 11 deaths and many psychological injuries.

A 24-year-old man tragically died in Aarau after being struck by a train while attempting to take a shortcut across railway tracks. His brother, who was with him, remained unharmed.

watson: Fatal Accident in Aarau: 24-Year-Old Hit by Train

A 24-year-old man was fatally struck by a train while attempting to cross the railway tracks in Aarau.

Blick: Fatal accident in Aargau: Man dies while crossing railway tracks

A 24-year-old man has died in Aargau after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks.

20 Minuten: Brother remained unharmed: Wanted to take a shortcut over tracks, 24-year-old…

A 24-year-old man died in Aarau after attempting to cross railway tracks as a shortcut.

The Swiss federal government is actively preparing a measure to implement an 80 km/h speed limit on motorways. This consideration is being driven by concerns over fuel shortages.

Blick: 80 km/h on Swiss motorways: Federal government preparing measure

The Swiss Federal Council is considering implementing a speed limit of 80 km/h on motorways.

20 Minuten: Due to fuel shortage: The federal government is now preparing for 80 km/h on…

The Swiss federal government is considering imposing an 80 km/h speed limit on highways due to fuel shortages.

Federal Councillor Albert Rösti maintained his composure during an SRF Arena discussion concerning the fireworks initiative, despite facing provocative questions and low approval ratings in recent polls on the matter.

Tages-Anzeiger: 'Mr. Rösti, don't you have a heart for animals?': The SRF Arena on the…

Despite low approval ratings in polls, Federal Councillor Rösti remained calm during an SRF Arena discussion about the fireworks initiative, which featured provocative questions.