Government & Law

Navigate Switzerland’s government and legal system like a pro: get crucial information about your rights, governance, justice, and social security.

Switzerland is actually a union of 26 fairly independent regions. So, what are the roles of the Swiss cantons in everyday life?

With its multilingual, multicultural society, it’s not surprising that the Swiss government system is just as rich and complex.

Find out all about Switzerland’s public holidays 2024 and 2025, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.

When moving to or within Switzerland, you need to register at your address. Learn about the registration process, documents and requirements.

From unemployment benefits to pensions, and everything in between, we explain how Swiss social security works in the alpine nation.

Do you know the emergency number in Switzerland? Find out this and more with our guide to Swiss services.

Keep up-to-date with COVID-19 regulations, support, vaccines, and more with our guide to coronavirus in Switzerland.

Discover the legal system in Switzerland by getting to know more about its crime rates, trial processes, and common punishments.

From gay marriage to societal attitudes and recent laws, we explore all there is to know about LGBT+ rights in Switzerland.

From political and economic rights to protections against discrimination and violence, we explore women’s rights in Switzerland.

How are human rights protected in Switzerland? Find out what to expect in terms of political freedoms and attitudes towards different groups.

You may be surprised at some of the things that are illegal in Switzerland. Then again, some others are surprisingly legal.

It took a controversial break from tradition for Switzerland to erase its national embarrassment: it started handing out heroin and drugs to addicts.

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