Published on April 21, 2024 at 6:28 p.m. / Modified on April 22, 2024 at 1:38 p.m.
There is strength in unity, and the left did not disprove the saying this Sunday in the city of Neuchâtel. Allies in the race for five executive seats, which was decided for the first time by a majority in the cantonal capital, the PS and Les Verts achieved a great score during this first round, which ended in a general bye. Their four candidates finished first ahead of the five PLR running mates, thus taking an option to regain the left majority lost 4 years ago.
A few minutes after the announcement of the results, the socialist deputy Jonathan Gretillat, who came first without being outgoing, struggled to realize: “It’s a big surprise, but it also shows that we are in a period of social uncertainty which arouses great expectations among the population. This places a great responsibility on us.”
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