Electoral system for the president

Switzerland

Switzerland

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Source

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.

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