At their annual congress in Perugia, the Swiss in Italy discussed artificial intelligence and chocolate. Yet, Swiss living in northern Germany instead focused on reforming elections to the council of the Swiss Abroad. The Congress of Swiss Clubs in Germany, which took place in Lübeck last weekend, was preceded by an intense year. This was due to turmoil within the committee. Around a hundred people took part this year, including 19 presidents of Swiss clubs with voting rights. In total there are 38 member associations. A lengthy discussion took place on a potential amendment to the Articles of Association. This amendment would allow all Swiss citizens with voting rights registered in Germany the possibility to stand for election as a delegate to the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA), the "parliament" of the Swiss Abroad. Currently, to be eligible, a person must be a member of a Swiss club. Open elections for better representation The desire to reform the electoral system for the ...
