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1728:, and the Federal Council and the administration are subject to parliamentary oversight by the Federal Assembly. Each member of the Federal Council is also, in his or her individual capacity, the head of one of the seven departments. The Federal Council has the sole authority to decide on the size and composition of the departments, and to make all executive decisions that are not delegated by law to an individual department, or to the Chancellery. The Council also decides which department its members are appointed to lead, although it is customary that Councillors choose their preferred department in order of seniority. 28: 66: 4041: 4960: 1627: 4948: 1820: 1869:. It is composed of several sectors, the Federal Chancellery sector headed directly by the incumbent Chancellor, while the other two sectors are led by the Vice-Chancellors. The Federal Council sector was led by Rossi until his election as Chancellor, and has been led on an interim basis by Rossi's predecessor, 2917:(ElCom): monitors electricity prices, rules as a judicial authority on disputes relating to network access and payment of cost-covering feed-in of electricity produced from renewable energy, monitors electricity supply security and regulates issues relating to international electricity transmission and trading. 1795:
The number of departments and Federal Councillors has been constitutionally fixed at seven since 1848. The number of the departments' subordinate entities, which are constituted by statute – generally as "federal offices" after the 1910s – has grown substantially in step with the expanding role of
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and system, including old age and survivors' insurance, invalidity insurance, supplementary benefits, occupational pension funds, income compensation for people on national service and for women on maternity leave as well as family allowances in the agricultural
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The absence of hierarchic leadership within the Council has caused the departments to acquire a very considerable autonomy, to the extent that the federal executive has been characterised as "seven co-existing departmental governments."
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federal authorities. The administration is charged with executing federal law and preparing draft laws and policy for the Federal Council and the
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to the holders of two (later three) directoral posts whose functions require independent interaction with foreign authorities. Since the 1990s,
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From 1954 to 1990, roughly two per cent of Switzerland's resident population were federal employees. This percentage has since declined due to
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The Swiss Federal Chancellery is the staff organisation of the Federal Council and the federal administration. As of 2024, it is headed by
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The Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (DDPS) is Switzerland's ministry of defence. As of 2019, is headed by
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of other states, but their scope is generally broader. Each department consists of several federal offices, which are headed by a
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After the founding of the Swiss federal state in 1848, the Federal Council and its handful of officials took up residence in the
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had 2,591 officials and the customs service 409. The first dedicated administrative building, now the western wing of the
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A 1964 government reform made the Federal Chancellery into the general staff unit of the Federal Council, and created
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Integration office: Operated jointly with the FDEA and responsible for coordinating Switzerland's policy on Europe.
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As of 2023, the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) is headed by
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Additionally, the following independent authorities are affiliated to the FDHA for administrative purposes:
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Federal Commission for the Assessment of the Possibilities for the Treatment of Persons Interned for Life
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through the protection of the information source of an occurrence reporting in Swiss Civil Aviation.
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models have been experimentally introduced; twelve offices are now run with autonomous budgets.
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The following independent authorities are affiliated to the DETEC for administrative purposes:
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The following independent authorities are affiliated to the FDF for administrative purposes:
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is responsible for the supervision of federal authorities and private bodies with respect to
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The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) is Switzerland's
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on a permanent basis. As of May 2024, the information and communications sector is led
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Governmental and administrative offices are located in the east and west wings of the
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DETEC, Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications.
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The seat of the federal authorities, including almost all of the administration, is
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the state in the 20th century, even though some have been merged or abolished.
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The following independent agencies are administratively attached to the EAER:
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and affiliated museums, as well as the support and promotion of Swiss culture.
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Federal Commission for the Administration of Copyright and Related Rights
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General Secretariat, including the Federal Strategy Unit for IT (FSUIT).
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Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications
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Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications
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Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication
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Group Formation and Secretaries of State in the Federal Administration
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The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is Switzerland's
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Federal Chancellery and Staff Units in the Federal Administration
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as departmental staff units. A 1978 statute granted the title of
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The administration consists of seven federal departments and the
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for use by the government, the economy and scientific research.
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The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) is Switzerland's
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is the ensemble of agencies that constitute, together with the
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Investigation Bureau for Railway, Funicular and Boat Accidents
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Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
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Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
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Office of the Armed Forces Attorney General / Military Justice
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The Federal Department of Justice and Police is Switzerland's
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Departments and Federal Offices of the Federal Administration
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Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training
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Government and Administration Organisation Act (Switzerland)
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Federal Institute for Environmental Science and Technology
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Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports
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Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports
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Executive branch of the federal authorities of Switzerland
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Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
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Non-hierarchical government in the Federal Administration
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Independent Complaints Authority for Radio and Television
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Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research
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and responsible for the supervision of regulated prices.
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State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
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at the federal level, including the development of the
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Post and Telecommunications Surveillance Service (PTSS)
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The administration in its entirety is directed by the
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Federal Laboratory for Materials Testing and Research
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Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs
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Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations
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disputes and approves frequency and numbering plans.
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Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
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Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
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Beginnings and Growth of the Federal Administration
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Reporting Office for Just Culture in Civil Aviation
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The 3897: 3729: 3664: 3658: 1839:and in numerous buildings in or close to the 1658: 3593:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2626:). It is composed of the following offices: 2591:Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority 2506:). It is composed of the following offices: 1967:Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation 3447:Police, Federal Department of Justice and. 2812:. It is composed of the following offices: 2692:Federal Office for National Economic Supply 4881:Cultural Property of National Significance 3904: 3890: 3736: 3722: 3365: 3176: 3174: 3136: 3134: 3132: 3130: 3128: 3126: 3088: 3086: 3084: 3046: 3044: 2566:Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics 2421:services of the cantons and municipalities 1665: 1651: 31:The logo of the Federal administration of 3420:DFI, DĂ©partement fĂ©dĂ©ral de l'intĂ©rieur. 3347:"Organisation of the Federal Chancellery" 2977:systems in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. 2965:Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate 2406:Armed Forces Command Support Organisation 3911: 3789:Economic Affairs, Education and Research 2562:services for the federal administration. 2191:Federal Department of Justice and Police 2185:Federal Department of Justice and Police 1818: 26: 3401:. Federal Department of Foreign Affairs 3248: 3211: 3171: 3123: 3081: 3041: 2148:Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products ( 1957:Directorate of Public International Law 4973: 2895:Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau 2820:Federal Office for Spatial Development 2650:State Secretariat for Economic Affairs 2459:Federal Office for Defence Procurement 2327:, which are regulated by the cantons). 1851: 4981:Federal administration of Switzerland 3885: 3745:Federal administration of Switzerland 3717: 3349:. Federal Chancellery. 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As of 2019, it is headed by 2536:Federal Customs Administration 2514:Federal Finance Administration 2498:. As of 2023, it is headed by 2268:Federal Institute of Metrology 2199:. As of 2024, it is headed by 2119:(FSO): Compiles and publishes 2073:Swiss Meteorological Institute 2016:. As of 2023, it is headed by 1932:. As of 2019, it is headed by 1767: 21:Switzerland as a federal state 1: 3254: Raimund E. Germann: 3217: Raimund E. Germann: 3180: Raimund E. Germann: 3140: Raimund E. Germann: 3092: Raimund E. Germann: 3050: Raimund E. Germann: 2993: 2490:Federal Department of Finance 2484:Federal Department of Finance 1825:Federal Palace of Switzerland 1482:(Full list of Municipalities) 2477:Federal Intelligence Service 2465:Federal Office of Topography 2446:National Youth Sports Centre 2217:IT Service Centre (ISC-FDJP) 2129:(FSIO): Regulates the Swiss 1273:Federal Administrative Court 7: 2981: 2858:Federal Office of Transport 2745:, which itself manages the 2684:, center of excellence for 2524:Federal Office of Personnel 2434:weapons of mass destruction 2075:(MeteoSwiss): The national 1930:ministry of foreign affairs 1814: 1320:Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR) 10: 5002: 3543:"Organisation of the FDEA" 2801: 2698:Federal Office for Housing 2607: 2581:Swiss Federal Audit Office 2530:Federal Tax Administration 2487: 2368: 2188: 2117:Federal Statistical Office 2005: 1921: 1915: 1855: 1325:Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI) 18: 4986:Government of Switzerland 4898: 4757: 4639: 4630: 4506: 4497: 4354: 4345: 4261: 4087: 4061: 4057: 4048: 4037: 3932: 3923: 3843: 3802: 3751: 2931:Rail Transport Commission 2923:(PostCom): Regulates the 2676:, for direct payments to 2656:, trade negotiations and 2348:Administratively assigned 2237:Federal Office of Justice 2039:Federal Office of Culture 2018:Élisabeth Baume-Schneider 1792:, was completed in 1857. 1744:cutbacks and the partial 149:Élisabeth Baume-Schneider 4359:Administrative divisions 4246:list of cities and towns 3294:"Vizekanzler ad interim" 3028:Amministrazione federale 2927:and Swiss postal market. 2880:national highway network 2852:Federal Office of Energy 2672:(FOAG): Responsible for 2247:Federal Office of Police 2085:(FOPH): Responsible for 2031:(FOGE): Responsible for 2014:ministry of the Interior 1961:public international law 46:This article is part of 4556:Pharmaceutical industry 3851:Politics of Switzerland 3803:State-owned enterprises 3498:Federal Office of Sport 3036:Administraziun federala 3020:Administration fĂ©dĂ©rale 2860:(FOT): Responsible for 2767:Paul Scherrer Institute 2700:(FOH): Responsible for 2616:ministry of the economy 2585:government audit office 2442:Federal Office of Sport 2436:research and protection 2255:Federal Criminal Police 2175:Pro Helvetia foundation 2121:statistical information 1971:development cooperation 1735: 57:Politics of Switzerland 37:four national languages 4561:Science and technology 4404:Federal administration 3815:Swiss Federal Railways 3684:Federal administration 3474:"Administrative units" 3035: 3027: 3019: 3011: 2751:technical universities 2723:Competition Commission 2634:FCAB (responsible for 2156:Swiss National Library 2063:Swiss Federal Archives 2053:Swiss National Library 2043:Swiss National Library 1828: 1762:Swiss Federal Railways 1632:Switzerland portal 1498:Appenzell Ausserrhoden 1268:Federal Criminal Court 168:Federal administration 40: 3292:Federal Chancellery. 2951:(ROJCA): strengthens 2727:competition regulator 2686:agricultural research 2161:Swiss National Museum 2047:Swiss 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Index

Switzerland as a federal state

Switzerland
four national languages
a series
Politics of Switzerland

Constitution
Human rights
Federal Council
Members
Beat Jans
Guy Parmelin
Ignazio Cassis
Viola Amherd
President
Karin Keller-Sutter
Albert Rösti
Élisabeth Baume-Schneider
Federal Chancellor
Viktor Rossi
Federal administration
Federal Assembly
Council of States
members
National Council
members
Political parties
Elections
Voting

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