POLITICAL PARTIES IN BRIEF
In the current legislature period 2019 – 2023, twelve political parties are represented in the National Council. Five of those are also represented in the Council of States, four in the Federal Council. Brief outlines of the political parties represented at federal level are presented here. The order reflects the number of seats they hold in the Federal Assembly.
SVP - Swiss People's Party
Share of voters24%
Federal Council2
National Council53
Council of States6
SP - Swiss Social Democratic Party
Share of voters19.5%
National Council39
Council of States9
FDP - FDP.The Liberals
Share of voters16.7%
National Council29
Council of States12
Share of voters15.4%
Federal Council1
National Council25
Council of States13
The GREENS Switzerland
Share of voters13.4%
Federal Council0
National Council28
Council of States5
GLP - Swiss Green Liberal Party
Share of voters6.5%
National Council16
Council of States0
Share of voters1.2%
National Council3
EVP - Swiss Evangelical People's Party
EDU - Federal Democratic Union
Share of voters0.4%
National Council1
LdT - Lega dei Ticinesi
PdA - Swiss Worker’s Party
One member of the Council of States is not affiliated to any party (independent).
