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Elections in Switzerland
directorial system
Elections in Switzerland: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Swiss federal election on 24 October 2027. Head of state and government is Swiss Federal Council; the system of government is directorial system.
Next election
Swiss federal election - 24 October 2027
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Swiss Federal Council live
Head of state & government
Region
Europe
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Next election
Swiss federal election
24 October 2027
Government
directorial system
Capital
Bern
Population
9 104 063
Country facts
Legislature
Federal Assembly of Switzerland
Established
1848
Currency
Swiss franc
Official language
French
Capital
Bern
Region
Europe
Area
41,291 km2
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Election history
22 October 2023parliamentary
Swiss federal election
20 October 2019parliamentary
Swiss federal election
18 October 2015parliamentary
Swiss federal election
23 October 2011parliamentary
Swiss federal election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Switzerland?
The Swiss federal election is scheduled for 24 October 2027.
Who is the current leader of Switzerland?
The head of state and government is Swiss Federal Council.
When was the last election in Switzerland?
The most recent was the Swiss federal election on 22 October 2023.
What type of government does Switzerland have?
Switzerland is a directorial system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.