The Zurich Green Liberals claim a seat in the Council of States and campaign with National Councilor Tiana Moser. The party members officially nominated the 43-year-old on Wednesday evening in Effretikon ZH.
With Moser, who has been politicking in the National Council since late 2007 and chairing the GLP’s parliamentary faction since 2011, “one of the most prominent green-liberal personalities will be put in the race,” the party said afterwards. the unanimous nomination.
The political scientist and environmental scientist has been committed to a cosmopolitan, networked Switzerland for years and has an ambitious climate and environmental policy, the statement continues.
The Greens are also competing for the seat
Co-chairman Nicola Forster described the candidacy as a statement for a diverse Council of States that should help progressive issues to achieve a breakthrough. “Tiana Moser’s foreign policy skills and years of experience in the Federal Palace make her the ideal candidate for the Council of States.”
While SP councilor Daniel Jositsch is back in office in October 2023, Ruedi Noser (FDP) is withdrawing from federal politics after 20 years. The Liberals want to keep the seat and are running together with national councilor Regine Sauter.
In addition to the Green Liberals with Moser, the Greens also want to compete for the seat. At the general meeting of November 21, the party board proposes Daniel Leupi, Chief Financial Officer of the city of Zurich, as a candidate. Other parties and groups could also get involved in the election campaign. (SDA)