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Celebration for Jean-René Fournier, President of the Council of States
28 November 2018
Valais celebrates the election of Jean-René Fournier (CVP) as President of the Council of States, with 44 votes out of 45. A special train takes the guests from Berne to Visp, then to Sion for a procession. The day ends with a banquet in Conthey.
Alain Berset speaks as President of the Swiss Confederation, alongside Gerhard Pfister and Hans Stöckli.
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