Switzerland
Switzerland is a West European country founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons, which was jointed by other localities in succeeding years. A constitution of 1848, subsequently modified in 1874, replaced the confederation with a centralized federal government. Today, Switzerland is a federal republic with a civil law system.
Switzerland has 26 cantons in terms of administrative regions..
Economically, Switzerland is a prosperous and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, knowledge-based production. Its economic and political stability, transparent legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive economies.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Switzerland
Offices
| Population | Election | Office | Incumbent | Term Length | Term Limit |
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| 8,372,098 | Indirectly Elected | President | Viola Amhed | a year | None |
| Directly Elected | Council of States | 4 years | None | ||
| Directly Elected | National Council | 4 years | None |
Upcoming Elections
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
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| Swiss Council of States Election, 2027 | in 2 years | October 2027 *No Fixed Date |
| Swiss National Council Election, 2027 | in 2 years | October 2027 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| October 22, 2023 | Swiss Council of States Election, 2023 | |||
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| October 22, 2023 | Swiss National Council Election, 2023 | |||
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