United States
What the US midterm results could mean for Switzerland
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections, a result that could have implications for Switzerland. The Local examines where the change in congressional control may matter to Swiss interests.
Democrats now control both chambers of the US Congress, changing the political landscape that shapes decisions in Washington. The result of the midterm elections gives the party control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. For Switzerland, the shift matters because congressional decisions can carry consequences beyond US domestic politics. Swiss interests are among those that may feel the effects of the change.
Track the shift in Congress
The House and Senate are both in Democratic hands. The election therefore changes control across Congress, rather than shifting only one chamber. That is the central political development for Switzerland to follow: both parts of the US legislature now have Democratic majorities.
Follow the Swiss stakes
The Swiss interest lies in what the change in congressional control could mean for the relationship between Washington and Switzerland. The election result has implications beyond the United States, placing Swiss interests among those affected by the new balance of power in Congress.
Watch what follows
The midterm result gives Switzerland a new congressional landscape to watch. Democrats hold both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the shift may affect Swiss interests. The election places congressional control at the centre of the US political developments relevant to Switzerland.