Study Reveals Widespread Harassment of Swiss Politicians

New survey shows 98% of federal parliamentarians have experienced hostility, with members of the Swiss People's Party and Greens most affected.

98% of Swiss federal parliamentarians have experienced hostility in the last two years.
Members of the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the Greens are the most frequently targeted groups.
Hostility includes personal belittlement, hate speech, threats, defamation, stalking, vandalism, and violence.
Three-quarters of cantonal parliamentarians have been victims of harassment.
45% of communal level politicians have experienced hostility.

98%

Federal MPs experiencing hostility

3,500

Survey participants

75%

Cantonal MPs experiencing hostility

45%

Communal MPs experiencing hostility

"Almost every member of the federal parliament experiences hatred and threats."
— Study Findings

"Members of the Swiss People’s Party and the Greens were the most affected."
— Study Findings

Federal Crisis: The 98% Epidemic

98% of Swiss federal parliamentarians have experienced hostility in the last two years.
Members of the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the Greens are the most frequently targeted groups.
Hostility includes personal belittlement, hate speech, threats, defamation, stalking, vandalism, and violence.
Three-quarters of cantonal parliamentarians have been victims of harassment.
45% of communal level politicians have experienced hostility.

98%