Gerhard Pfister to Step Down as President of Switzerland’s Centre Party Amid Strategic Changes
Gerhard Pfister, the President of Switzerland’s Centre Party (Mitte), announced his resignation effective summer 2024 during the party’s traditional Epiphany talk in Bern. Pfister, who has led the party since 2016, cites it as the right moment for both himself and the party as they approach pivotal elections. He emphasizes the need for the party to evolve and engage new voter demographics while finalizing strategies for upcoming elections, including the national elections in 2027.