Erich Bloch

Erich Bloch is a prominent Swiss politician and long-time member of the Social Democratic Party (SP), having dedicated over 57 years to the party. Born in 1945 in Schaffhausen, he is the son of Jewish refugees who fled the Nazis during World War II. Throughout his career, Bloch has held significant positions, including being a member of the Grand Council in Schaffhausen and serving as a union secretary. Recently, he has expressed concern over his party's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly criticizing its treatment of Jewish members and its approach to the situation in Gaza. Bloch has launched a charter for Jewish social democrats to promote dialogue and understanding within the party and to advocate for a balanced perspective on the Israeli and Palestinian issues. His experiences as a Jewish individual and his political activism position him as a unique voice in contemporary Swiss politics.