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     WHO SITS IN THE SWISS GOVERNMENT?
     
     The Federal Council is made up of seven members, each of which heads a
     government department. Decisions are made jointly. The Federal Chancellor
     supports the government.
     
     
     FEDERAL COUNCIL ELECTION
     
     Switzerland’s Federal Council is elected by the United Federal Assembly,
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     The Federal Council is the highest executive authority in the country. It
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     PRESIDENTIAL YEAR 2024
     
     Viola Amherd was elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2024 on
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     TASKS OF THE ACTING PRESIDENT
     
     The president fulfils special tasks during his/her year of office,
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     Switzerland to the outside world.
     
     
     HISTORY OF THE FEDERAL PRESIDENCY
     
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     president has undergone a number of significant changes. Many traditions
     are actually far more recently established than you might think.
     
     
     
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     THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (FDFA)
     
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PRESIDENTIAL YEAR 2024

Viola Amherd was elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2024 on 13
December 2023. It is her first term as president.




TASKS OF THE ACTING PRESIDENT

The president fulfils special tasks during his/her year of office, including
cooperation within the government and representation of Switzerland to the
outside world.


HISTORY OF THE FEDERAL PRESIDENCY

Since the establishment of the Federal State in 1848, the function of the
president has undergone a number of significant changes. Many traditions are
actually far more recently established than you might think.
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