The Swiss parliament
What does Parliament do? When do its members meet, how do they reach decisions and how much do they earn?
What does Parliament do? When do its members meet, how do they reach decisions and how much do they earn?
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The main terms and expressions to explain the parliamentary elections.
There are many public bodies involved in making sure that the voting process runs smoothly both during and after the federal elections.
Information on former elections to the Swiss parliament.
Laws, rules and procedures relating to the National Council elections.
How many seats does my canton have in the National Council and in Council of States?
When do the freshly elected members of the National Council take up their seats in Parliament? How do they swear the oath or make a solemn promise?
What roles are incompatible with a parliamentary mandate?
When did women obtain the right to take part in elections?
Everything you need to know about political parties in Switzerland.
Detailed figures can be found on the website of the Federal Statistical Office.
What rules are there about campaigning for election? Where and how can candidates campaign?