Switzerland’s defence minister said it was “unthinkable” that his country’s accords with the EU would be terminated as result of a referendum to curb immigration, saying threats of retaliation by the bloc were overblown.

SWITZERLAND’S ultra-right People’s party (SVP) has rocked the country’s political system after emerging as the clear winner of Sunday’s general election.

The nationalist Swiss People’s Party swept to victory with the highest share of the vote in parliamentary elections following an anti-foreigner campaign, according to projections by state-owned Swiss television.

The nationalist Swiss People’s Party swept to victory with the highest share of the vote in parliamentary elections today following an anti-foreigner campaign, according to projections by state-owned Swiss television. The Greens and Social Democrats also picked up seats.

The nationalist Swiss People’s Party emerged with the highest share of the vote in parliamentary elections today following an anti-foreigner campaign, according to projections by state-owned Swiss television. The Greens and Social Democrats also picked up seats.