Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal republic of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of federation that goes back more than 700 years, …

May 13, 2022 · Over the past 200 years, Switzerland’s citizens have developed democracy into a globally unique model of government. Direct democracy is an integral part of our political …

Dec 5, 2022 · 1874 - Revised constitution allows for the exercise of direct democracy by referendum. 1914-18 - Switzerland organises Red Cross units during World War One.

Mar 24, 2025 · Since 1848, the Swiss government has had seven members and seven departments, no more and no less. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and this unique …

Feb 3, 2023 · Since the Middle Ages, Swiss cantons engaged in democracy at the local level, which led to the Federal Charter of 1291. This important document laid the foundations for the …

The origins of Switzerland's modern system of Direct Democracy with formalized opinion polls and frequent referendums lie in the experimental phase of democracy in the 19th century when …

Direct democracy was introduced at federal level in Switzerland in 1848, although in some Swiss cantons forms of direct democracy have been used since the fourteenth century.

Jul 13, 2025 · A thoroughly revised constitution, approved by three-fifths of voters, entered into force in 2000, though the changes were mainly formal, with little alteration to the structure of …

The current President and Vice President are, as of 2025, Karin Keller-Sutter and Guy Parmelin, respectively. The Swiss executive is one of the most stable governments worldwide. Since …

Mar 5, 2020 · Different systems Switzerland’s gradual democratisation began during the first wave, both at a local level in canton Ticino, in 1830 and at a national level in 1848.