CH info

State and Politics Switzerland

Information about Switzerland’s political system, the administration and its judicial authorities.

Chapters

- Switzerland

- Direct democracy

- Parliament

- Government

- Administration

- Federal courts

How does a popular vote come about? Which parties are represented in Parliament? How is Switzerland governed? How are laws drafted? The answers to these questions can be found in the ‘CH info’ app. It is aimed at the general public, but is used by schools in civics lessons, local authorities recommend it to potential naturalisation candidates and businesses distribute it to their stakeholders.

‘CH info’ is also available as a printed brochure ‘The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide’. It is published every February and can be ordered free of charge at www.bundespublikationen.admin.ch