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Politics and history

Political system

7 federal councillors, 26 cantonal governments, 2,131 communal councils and 5.5 million voters shape Switzerland's destiny.

Switzerland and the World

Switzerland has more than 160 representations around the world and has a focus on the EU in its foreign policy, which is characterised by the country’s neutrality, humanitarian tradition and good offices.

The History of Switzerland

From loose pile-dwelling settlements to the modern federal Swiss state: key periods