Switzerland

The composition of the Swiss cabinet (Federal Council) remained unchanged in 2012, as the Swiss parliament had (re-)elected the entire Federal Council on 14 December 2011. On the same day, the united Federal Assembly elected Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf (BDP/PBD, Conservative Democrati...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of political research 2013-12, Vol.52 (Supp.), p.232-238
1. Verfasser: Widmer, T
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The composition of the Swiss cabinet (Federal Council) remained unchanged in 2012, as the Swiss parliament had (re-)elected the entire Federal Council on 14 December 2011. On the same day, the united Federal Assembly elected Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf (BDP/PBD, Conservative Democratic Party) as Federal President for 2012. She received 174 of 206 valid votes. On 5 December 2012, the united Federal Assembly selected Federal Councillor Ucli Maurer (SVP/UDC, Swiss People's Party) as Federal President for 2013. He received 148 of 202 valid votes. Reprinted by permission of Blackwell Publishers
ISSN:0304-4130
DOI:10.1111/2047-8852.12033