Electoral system for the president
Switzerland
Switzerland, Constitution 2000 (last amended in 2022) [English], accessed 19 December 2023
Art. 174 Federal Council
The Federal Council is the supreme governing and executive authority of the Confederation.
Art. 176 Presidency
1 The President of the Confederation chairs the Federal Council.
2 The President and the Vice-President of the Federal Council are elected by the Federal Assembly from the members of the Federal Council for a term of office of one year.
3 Re-election for the following year is not permitted. The President may not be elected Vice-President for the following year.