Federal Chancellery
The Federal Chancellery is the staff office of the Federal Council: it ensures that the Federal Council is able to take sound decisions and communicate them in a coordinated manner. As the custodian of people’s rights, it organises federal elections and votes and verifies the legality of initiatives and referendums. Viktor Rossi has been at the helm of the Federal Chancellery since 2024. The Federal Chancellor supports and advises the government.
Federal Council meetings
The Federal Chancellery prepares the Federal Council meetings. Each year, it decides on more than 2,500 items of business. A Federal Chancellery usher brings the necessary files into the Federal Council chamber.
Further information about the Federal Council meetings
Further information about the Federal Council meetings
The Federal Chancellery in numbers
- 311 full-time positions (2024)
- CHF 80 million in expenses (2024)