Published on June 5, 2024 at 6:43 p.m.
A new right-wing majority that is puffing out its chest, repeated clashes with the Council of State and increasing productivity: in Geneva, the new Grand Council has had an eventful first year. Those who dreamed of rediscovered cohesion within institutions must have been disillusioned. Between rebellious deputies who feel themselves growing wings and a ticklish government which does not hesitate to bang its fist on the table, the ingredients are there for sometimes explosive sessions.
Elected a year ago, the new Grand Council has 40% novices. On the political level, the arrival of the Libertés et justice sociale (LJS) group and the departure of Ensemble à gauche has reshuffled the cards. The majority now leans clearly to the right, whereas until now, the hemicycle was divided into three blocs (left, right and populist right) with shifting alliances, which made the outcome of the votes more uncertain.
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