Oriane Sarrasin elected Socialist Party Vaud president, sets priorities

Oriane Sarrasin has been elected the new president of the Socialist Party of Vaud (PSV), taking the helm during the party's ordinary congress held in Aigle. The unanimous election marks a significant leadership transition, with Sarrasin succeeding Romain Pilloud. She will be supported by a dual vice-presidency, featuring national councilor Benoît Gaillard and Ludivine Barthélémy.

Sarrasin, currently a Vaud cantonal deputy and chair of the Grand Council's management commission, outlined her immediate priorities upon taking leadership. A key focus will be campaigning against the "12% initiative," a measure she aims to defeat. Furthermore, she has set her sights on the 2027 cantonal elections, with the explicit goal of reconquering seats on the State Council for the Socialist Party.

The congress also saw Benoît Gaillard return to the party's executive bodies, a move noted for his previous role as a personal assistant to Nuria Gorrite. The gathering in Aigle was reportedly well-attended, signaling active engagement from the party membership as it prepares for upcoming political challenges under its new leadership.