Swiss abroad and the parliamentary elections
The ‘Swiss abroad’ are all those citizens who have Swiss nationality, do not live in Switzerland but are registered with a Swiss representation abroad. Can these citizens vote in elections to the National Council and Council of States – and if so, under what conditions?
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Can Swiss citizens living abroad stand for election to the Council of States? How?
This is regulated at cantonal level. In which cantons can Swiss citizens living abroad stand for election to the Council of States?
Can Swiss citizens living abroad stand for election to the National Council?
Can the Swiss abroad vote for the Council of States elections?
Information for each canton.