Carlo Sommaruga
Carlo Sommaruga is a Swiss politician and member of the Social Democratic Party, serving as a Ständerat (Councilor) representing Geneva. He is a prominent advocate for Palestinian rights, actively participating in debates regarding Swiss foreign policy towards Israel and the Palestinian territories, and has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at supporting the UNRWA.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 15,330 | $700,000 | 1,240$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 15,330 | $700,000 | 1,240$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Sommaruga presides over the parliamentary friendship group Switzerland-Palestine and presents his votes on the topic like an activist.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is a member of the Swiss Senate who has been criticized for his perceived closeness to Hamas.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is a Geneva senator who criticized the federal government's response to the situation.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is a Geneva SP senator who has been accused of supporting Hamas.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is a Geneva SP member of the Council of States who visited students occupying the University of Lausanne in solidarity.
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Tunisia:
Carlo Sommaruga is a senator and a member of the Council of States in Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is also a Ständerat who accused Aussenminister Ignazio Cassis of responsibility for violations of international law.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is a member of the SP and signed a petition supporting Joseph Daher.
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Switzerland:
Carlo Sommaruga is a leading left-wing foreign policy politician in Switzerland and a key advocate for the Palestinian cause in Bern.
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