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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.

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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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Swiss democracy

How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation 

This content was published on 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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