Simon Stocker

Simon Stocker

politician Switzerland

Simon Stocker is a Swiss politician who recently gained attention after his election to the Ständerat representing Schaffhausen was annulled by the Federal Court due to residency issues. A former city councilor, Stocker was previously affiliated with the Alternative List and later the Social Democratic Party (SP). Despite his political ambitions, the court ruled that he did not have his primary residence in Schaffhausen at the time of his election, as he was living in Zurich with his family.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
24,379
Power
1,972$
Sentiment
4.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 4 4.50 0.26% +10% 8,654,622 24,379 $700,000 1,972$
Totals 4 8,654,622 24,379 $700,000 1,972$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Simon Stocker, a member of the SP, will be absent due to the annulment of his election by the Federal Court. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: SP und FDP finden Einigung bei Individualbesteuerung

Switzerland Switzerland: Simon Stocker is a Schaffhausen politician whose election to the Ständerat was annulled by the Federal Court due to residency issues. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Bundesgericht hebt die Wahl von Ständerat Simon Stocker auf

Switzerland Switzerland: Simon Stocker was elected as a new Schaffhausen Ständerat but had his election annulled due to not having his primary residence in the canton. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Bundesgericht widerruft Ständeratswahl in Schaffhausen