Career
She was elected the party president in August 2007, and served until giving up the position to Norberto Crivelli in 2009. Previously, she held office for eight years from 1999 to 2007 as Mayor of Vernier. Buntschu is not very well known at the national level
At the local level, especially during her tenure as Mayor of Vernier, the development of public transport and the promotion of affordable housing were among her main concerns.