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Model Tamy Glauser runs for Swiss parliament with Greens

other · 2026-05-04

Tamy Glauser, a well-known Swiss model and lesbian, is running for a seat in the National Council (Nationalrat) with the Green Party of Switzerland. The party was surprised by the media attention her candidacy has received. Glauser advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental protection, though she has faced criticism for vacationing in Bali. If elected, she would be the first model to enter the Swiss federal parliament.

Key facts

  • Tamy Glauser is running for the National Council with the Green Party
  • She could become the first model in the Swiss parliament
  • The Green Party was surprised by the media echo
  • Glauser advocates for homosexual rights and environmental protection
  • She has been criticized for taking holidays in Bali
  • The source is NZZ Feuilleton
  • The article title quotes Glauser: 'Either you think I'm totally shit or really good'

Entities

Artists

  • Tamy Glauser

Institutions

  • Green Party of Switzerland
  • NZZ Feuilleton

Locations

  • Switzerland
  • Bali
  • Indonesia

Sources