How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation

How is Swiss federalism emerged and where does it come from? Find out more in this video.

This content was published on April 9, 2025 - 17:16

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As a reporter I cover developments in democracy where the Swiss perspective becomes relevant. I am Swiss and have long been fascinated by the way public discussions shape society.

My work focuses on multimedia content formats. I produce videos and photos for SWI swissinfo.ch's various online channels and work as a picture editor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Production and completed an apprenticeship as a mediamatician.

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Der Schweizer Föderalismus: Wie er gelebt wird und woher er kommt Original

How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation

This content was published on Apr 11, 2025 In a country with four official languages and 26 cantons, federalism is a principle deeply rooted in the people and political system of Switzerland.

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