The Green Liberal Party’s President, Jürg Grossen, is downplaying the recent election losses by comparing them to past successes. He points out that in the past, the party’s performance in elections has been fluctuating, depending on the popularity of the party’s issues at the time.
However, recent trends have shown a decline in the party’s success. In the recent cantonal elections in Basel-Stadt and Aargau, the GLP lost seats compared to the national elections in 2023. Despite this, Grossen remains optimistic, emphasizing that the losses in traditional strongholds were offset by gains in Uri, where the party had nothing to lose.
Grossen even goes as far as comparing the GLP’s losses to those of the Green Party, suggesting that they have fared better in comparison. This tactic of comparing oneself to even bigger losers is a classic move to make oneself look better in the face of adversity.
The reality, however, is that the GLP’s unique blend of green and liberal policies is a challenging balancing act. It seems that voters are starting to take notice of this and are turning away from the party as a result.
Despite these setbacks, Grossen remains hopeful that the party will stay true to its course and eventually see better days. The rollercoaster of election results may continue, but with luck, the Green Liberals will navigate the ups and downs of Swiss politics and come out stronger in the end.