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Published on: 12. January 2023
Switzerland: environment minister for the climate and against own conviction
In Switzerland, Albert Rösti of the right-wing conservative People's Party (SVP) has been elected by parliament as the new minister for the environment and climate. He takes over the post at a crucial time when the country is struggling to meet its climate target. Rösti must now defend the government's climate course against his convictions and his own party.
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