Explainer: Is there no political opposition in Switzerland?
In Switzerland the major parties are always part of the government. So who keeps a check on the cabinet ministers?
Political scientist Silja Häusermann explains how the opposition works. On December 13 the Swiss parliament will elect a new minister to the seven-member executive body, the Federal Council. It’s almost definitely going to be a man. His party is even more certain. This is because, for over 60 years,...
