Swiss Right-Wing Populists Gain Ground in Immigration-Focused Election

Switzerland's national elections saw a shift to the right as concerns about immigration outweighed fears about climate change. The right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) increased its share of the vote to 29%, campaigning on preventing the country's population from exceeding 10 million. The left-wing Social Democrats (SP) also benefited from rising health costs. The Greens, however, saw a decrease in their share of the votes. The election outcome is unlikely to significantly impact the makeup of Switzerland's government, but it suggests a more conservative sentiment among the population.