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The halberd, symbol of a combative but amnesiac UDC (Swiss Stories 2026, by Annick Chevillot) - Swiss Press Award

Hallebarde et UDC
Annick Chevillot
Hallebarde et UDC
Photo / Swiss Stories
2026

The halberd, symbol of a combative but amnesiac UDC

Annick Chevillot

The halberds are out again at the Swiss People's Party (UDC). They now symbolize the fight against agreements with the European Union and refer to the battles of Morgarten and Sempach. Weapons also brandished by the far right.

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The halberd, symbol of a combative but amnesiac UDC

Le Temps

Photo / Swiss Stories
2026

Annick Chevillot

The halberds are out again at the Swiss People's Party (UDC). They now symbolize the fight against agreements with the European Union and refer to the battles of Morgarten and Sempach. Weapons also brandished by the far right.

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Annick Chevillot / Swiss Press Award

Annick Chevillot

Journaliste, Berne, 1969

Actuellement correspondante parlementaire, spécialisée en sujets de santé, social, formation, recherche et innovation. Mon parcours professionnel s'est concentré en presse écrite et magazine au sein d'Edipresse/Tamedia à Lausanne.

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