The Centre (political party)
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The Centre (German: Die Mitte; French: Le Centre; Italian: Il Centro) or Alliance of the Centre (Italian: Alleanza del Centro; Romansh: Allianza dal Center) is a centre-right[2] political party in Switzerland. It was formed through the merger of the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland (CVP/PDC) and the Conservative Democratic Party of Switzerland (BDP/PBD). Following the formal merger of the parties on 1 January 2021,[3] it has 28 of 200 seats in the National Council and 13 of 46 seats in the Council of States. Viola Amherd is the party's representative on the Federal Council.
Quick Facts President, Members in Federal Council ...
President | Gerhard Pfister |
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Members in Federal Council | Viola Amherd |
Founded | 1 January 2021 (2021-01-01) |
Merger of | CVP BDP |
Youth wing | Young Centre German: Die Junge Mitte French: Jeunes du Centre Italian: Giovani del Centro Romansh: Il Giuven Center |
Ideology | Christian democracy[1] |
Political position | Centre-right |
European affiliation | European People's Party (associate) |
Colours | Orange |
Slogan | Freedom. Solidarity. Responsibility. |
Federal Council | 1 / 7 |
National Council | 29 / 200 |
Council of States | 15 / 46 |
Cantonal executives | 44 / 154 |
Cantonal legislatures | 501 / 2,609 |
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