Federal Council election, work location and income
Parliament elects the members of the Federal Council for a four-year term. Each member receives a clearly defined income and leads the department they work in. The Federal Council meets weekly at the Federal Palace in Bern.
Federal Council election
How do Federal Council elections work? And what happens if a Federal Council member steps down?
How much does a federal councillor earn?
Salary, pension, official car, etc. Find out more about the rights and obligations of serving and former federal councillors.
Where does government business take place?
The federal councillors each have their offices in their own departments. They come together for their weekly meeting in the Federal Council meeting room. Special events are held in the Lohn country residence or the Beatrice von Wattenwyl-Haus in Bern.