Bern's Grand Council Rejects Lottery Seating, Sticks to Party Affiliation
Bern's Grand Council has decided to retain its current seating arrangement, rejecting a proposal to allocate seats by lottery. The bureau of the council argued that a random seating system could hinder party communication and create logistical issues.
Currently, seating in Bern's Grand Council is determined by party affiliation, a model followed by most parliaments, including the Swiss Federal Assembly. The Nidwalden Cantonal Council is an exception, using a residential community-based system.
The rejected motion suggested trialling a lottery-based system for two sessions. The aim was to counter political polarization and encourage cross-party dialogue. However, the bureau argued that such a change could disrupt party communication skills and pose logistical challenges.
The seating arrangement in Bern's Grand Council will remain unchanged, with seats assigned based on party affiliation. The council's bureau emphasized the importance of maintaining effective communication within party groups.
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