Presidential year 2024

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

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

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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