Blocher--controversial Federal Councillor: on December 10, 2003, the two Houses of Representatives elected Christoph Blocher of the People's Party of Switzerland as Federal Councillor. In the following interview, he details his views and future plans.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2004, May 2004

Author: Heddema, Renske

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Blocher--controversial Federal Councillor: on December 10, 2003, the two Houses of Representatives elected Christoph Blocher of the People's Party of Switzerland as Federal Councillor. In the following interview, he details his views and future plans.

The election results have appeared. Among other changes, one of the decisions that were most likely to create ripples in the so-called 'magic formula' has been made. Controversial Christoph Blocher is now part of the Federal Council. Swiss News finds out more.

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