Patrick Walder
Patrick Walder is a Swiss politician and former president of the Zürcher SVP (Swiss People’s Party) who is currently facing legal challenges related to allegations of racial discrimination. He became a prominent figure during a crisis in the party in 2019, when he was appointed as interim president to lead the party through critical national elections. His involvement in a controversial media statement that criticized Eritrean asylum seekers, following a tragic incident in Germany, has led to accusations of inciting racial discrimination. Walder maintains that he is not legally culpable for the published statements, asserting that they were intended to critique Swiss asylum policy rather than to incite hatred against a specific group. His case has garnered significant public attention and raises questions about the limits of political speech in Switzerland.
Born on Apr 01, 1988 (37 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 17,000 | $700,000 | 1,375$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 17,000 | $700,000 | 1,375$ |
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Switzerland:
Patrick Walder is a former president of the Zurich SVP who narrowly avoided a conviction for racism.
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Switzerland:
Patrick Walder is the former interim president of the SVP of the Canton of Zurich who was acquitted of charges of racial discrimination.
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Switzerland:
Patrick Walder is facing court for allegations of racism during his time as the head of the Zurich SVP.
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Switzerland:
Patrick Walder, a former president of the Zurich SVP and current cantonal parliamentarian, is facing charges of racial discrimination.
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