‘Collegiality’ – a concept at the heart of Swiss governance
The Swiss Federal Council, or government, is made up of seven ministers from four different political parties. As such, they often disagree on things – but in public they try to present a united front.
It’s not just a question of being polite: the principle of “collegiality”, or taking decisions as a collective body, without one minister being more important than any other, is anchored in Switzerland’s federal constitution.
How exactly does it work – and what are the advantages? Check out the video above as well as our explainer article to find out more.
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