Who can stand for election to the National Council

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National Council: standing as a candidate

National Council: standing as a candidate

National Council: standing as a candidate

To stand for election, you must meet certain conditions and follow a specific procedure that varies slightly from canton to canton. These rules also apply to Swiss citizens living abroad.

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The new legislation on transparency requires candidate groups, parties and their members to be more transparent about income and campaign financing. If you intend to stand as a candidate, you should therefore take into account these new rules.

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