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	Swiss Federal Council information - Search.com
		The Federal Council was instituted by the 1848 Federal Constitution as the "supreme executive and directorial authority of the Confederation".
		The Federal Council thus represents one of the longest traditions of continuous democratic government in the world, comparable to that of the offices of the U.S. President or the British Prime Minister.
		The members of the Federal Council are elected for a term of four years by both chambers of the federal parliament sitting together as the Federal Assembly.
	www.search.com /reference/Swiss_Federal_Council (3348 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Swiss Federal Council
		The Swiss Federal Council (Schweizerischer Bundesrat, Conseil fédéral suisse, Consiglio federale svizzero, Cussegl federal svizzer) is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the government as well as the head of state of Switzerland.
		In urgent situations where a Council decision cannot be made in time, he or she is empowered to act on behalf of the whole Council.
		Currently (as of 2006), the Council is considered to have a conservative and liberal (in the classical sense) majority, composed of Pascal Couchepin / Hans-Rudolf Merz (FDP) and Christoph Blocher / Samuel Schmid (SVP).
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Swiss_Federal_Council (3423 words)

	Swiss Federal Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Swiss Federal Council (in German, Schweizerische Bundesrat; in French, Conseil fédéral suisse; in Italian, Consiglio federale svizzero; in Romansh, Cussegl federal svizzer) is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the government of Switzerland, as well as assuming functions corresponding to those of the head of state of other nations.
		The president of the confederation is thus not in the position of a head of state, though he or she may act and be recognized as one welcoming visiting heads of state of foreign nations.
		Due to the Federal Council's unique nature as a voluntary grand coalition of political opponents, its operation is subject to numerous constitutional conventions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swiss_Federal_Council (300 words)

	Jews split over Swiss reaction to report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Swiss trade with the Nazis as well as with the Allies "was a question of national, political and economic survival," the Cabinet maintained.
		The government conceded that the "Swiss business community had also pursued its own interests with the Axis and the Allies." This was viewed by some observers as a first step by the government to distance itself from questionable wartime activities pursued by private Swiss banks and industry.
		The federation was particularly pleased that the government admitted the "inexcusable immigration policy toward the Jews" during the war, said Thomas Lyssy, the federation's vice president.
	www.jewishaz.com /jewishnews/970530/swiss.shtml (484 words)

	The New Swiss Constitution and Reform of the Federal Judiciary
		The Swiss federal government (the Swiss Confederation) consists of three branches — the Federal Assembly, a bicameral parliament; the Federal Council, an executive body of seven ministers elected by the Federal Assembly; and the Federal Tribunal, whose 30 judges and 15 substitute judges are elected by the Federal Assembly.
		Already in the 1970s, the Federal Council created an expert commission to draft a new constitution, since it was widely recognized that reform of the constitutional system was necessary in order to maintain the efficient functioning of the federal government.
		Finally, it should be noted that the federal legislature did not pass the Federal Council's proposal to extend the scope of the Tribunal's judicial review to include federal statutory law enacted by the Swiss parliament.
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /world/swisscor1.htm (2009 words)

	FRONTLINE: Declaration of the Swiss Federal Council on the Eizenstat Report
		Because the Federal Council unfortunately had insufficient opportunity for inspection and coordination, this was necessarily of a preliminary nature.
		In conclusion the Federal Council maintains that impartiality on all sides presumes success in researching a difficult historical chapter and one that will be shouldered jointly by the people.
		In this sense the Federal Council is pleased to accept the offer of dialogue and joint cooperation which the American president expressed recently as the newly named Swiss ambassador presented his credentials.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/nazis/readings/declaration.html (1727 words)

	admin.ch - Welcome to the Confederation’s information service!
		This is where the Swiss government provides information, including articles and details about the tasks and activities of the Federal Council, the Federal Chancellery, the seven departments and the different offices.
		The Swiss government (the executive authority) is made up of the seven members of the Federal Council who are elected by the United Federal Assembly for a four-year term of office.
		The Federal Council concludes the legislative period and the 2003-2007 legislative programme by setting its objectives for 2007.
	www.admin.ch /ch/e/cf/index.html (238 words)

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		The Swiss Government (Federal Council) consists of seven members who are elected by the parliament for a four-year term.
		What her duties in the Swiss government are going to be will be decided on December 11, when the Federal Council will assign the ministerial departments for 2003.
		In addition, the parliament elected Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin, head of the department of economic affairs, as president of the Confederation for 2003 and Federal Councillor Ruth Metzler-Arnold, head of the department of justice and police, as vice-president.
	www.swissemb.org /press/releases/govnew.html (257 words)

	European Court of HR, Balmer-Schafroth and Others v. Switzerland
		In their objection of 4 March 1991, to which several expert opinions were attached, the applicants requested the Federal Council to refuse an extension of the operating licence and to order the immediate and permanent closure of the nuclear power station.
		As only the Federal Council had jurisdiction to consider the application for an extension of the operating licence for Mühleberg power station, the applicants had not been able to secure a ruling by a tribunal on their objections to the extension.
		The right on which the applicants relied in substance before the Federal Council was the right to have their physical integrity adequately protected from the risks entailed by the use of nuclear energy.
	www.hrcr.org /safrica/environmental/balmer_switzerland.html (1587 words)

	NARA - Civilian Agency Records - Civilian Agency Records RG 84
		In December 1938, fearful of the results of the Munich pact, the Swiss passed a law for the defense of the Republic and the Constitution, conferring extraordinary powers on the Swiss Federal Council.
		Further, the Swiss affirmed that, within the framework of Swiss (present and future), every facility would be accorded to dispossessed owners to claim their assets found in Switzerland.
		Further, the Swiss were not persuaded to reveal the facts of the census of German assets, nor were they willing to reveal all the facts regarding future transactions with the Germans, make Swiss governmental machinery available to Allied inspectors and prosecutors, and allow their nationals to act as Allied agents against German interests.
	www.archives.gov /research/holocaust/finding-aid/civilian/rg-84-switzerland.html (2650 words)

	Headquarters Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the BIS
		The Bank, in its capacity as an employer, shall not be subject to Swiss legislation regarding old-age and surviving-dependants insurance, incapacity insurance, unemployment insurance, the compensation for loss of income scheme, and compulsory provision of occupational pension schemes for old age, surviving relatives and incapacity.
		The General Manager of the Bank and the Swiss Federal Council shall draw up an agreed restrictive list of those Officials who have Swiss nationality and who, by reason of their functions, shall be accorded foreign leave of absence (dispensation from military service).
		Should the Federal Council consider it necessary to apply the provisions of the first paragraph of the present Article, it shall, as promptly as circumstances permit, establish contact with the Bank in order to decide jointly upon such measures as may be necessary to protect the interests of the Bank.
	www.bis.org /about/headquart.htm (2969 words)

	ERG (Export Risk Guarantee ), Switzerland
		Swiss ERG (Export Risk Guarantee) is an instrument to facilitate exporters entering into contracts with purchasers in countries where uncertain political or economic conditions could jeopardise receipt of payment.
		The fund is supervised by the Swiss federal auditors and its annual accounts, balance sheet and financial statements must be published annually.
		ERG is based on the Swiss Federal Act on the Export Risk Guarantee of September 26, 1958, the relevant Ordinance of the Swiss Federal Council of June 15, 1998, and decrees of the Federal Department of Economy.
	www.eastwest.be /east_west/erg.html (640 words)

	Arrangement for the execution of the Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the International Labour ...
		The Swiss Federal Council will have regard to the provisions of the preceding paragraphs of this article in its negotiations with foreign Governments concerning the transfer of funds and goods.
		Swiss legations and consulates will be given instructions to grant visas without any delay or waiting period and without requiring the personal attendance of the applicant or the payment of charges.
		Officials of Swiss nationality of the categories fixed by common agreement between the Director of the International Labour Office and the Swiss Federal Council who travel on official mission or reside abroad on account of their functions shall be entitled to a diplomatic passport issued by the Federal Political Department.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/leg/agreements/switz2.htm (942 words)

	The New American - Goodbye Sovereign Switzerland - July 19, 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In the past, Swiss citizens had always been allowed as much as a month to scrutinize and debate a single constitutional change; this time they had to decide very quickly, without debate, on more than 100 articles containing profound modifications to their mode of government, their military, and their culture.
		The Swiss Federal Council, which traditionally was limited to executing the popular will as expressed in the cantons, has been transformed into a centralized bureaucracy with dictatorial authority and supreme executive power over the entire Swiss Confederation.
		But the Swiss have been told they must "contribute equally to maintain peace." Lost in the propaganda is the fact that Switzerland — thanks to the "isolationism" liberals love to despise — is the only European country that has maintained peace for hundreds of years.
	www.thenewamerican.com /tna/1999/07-19-99/vo15no15_swiss.htm (1657 words)

	general elections in switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is not so certain that the populist leader would really like a second seat attributed to his movement on the Federal Council since this would oblige him to abandon his policy of systematic opposition to the government.
		The federal elections demonstrated the increase in the electorate's polarisation.
		The Swiss who have been proud of their institutions and their economic prosperity for a long time have now entered into a period of doubt.
	www.robert-schuman.org /anglais/oee/suisse/resultats.htm (1263 words)

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		This is a translation of the Swiss Federal Council decree that abandoned the gold standard in 1936.
		The decree suspended the obligation of the Swiss National Bank to redeem its notes in gold and devalued the Swiss franc in terms of gold.
		53, par.l, of the Federal Decree of 31st January 1936, relating to new extraordinary measures for the restoration of equilibrium in the Federal Budgets of 1936 and 1937, the Swiss Federal Council decrees:
	www.gold.org /value/reserve_asset/history/monetary_history/vol3/1936sept27.html (250 words)

	Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the International Labour Organisation concerning the legal status of ...
		The Swiss Federal Council guarantees to the International Labour Organisation the independence and freedom of action belonging to it as an international institution.
		The Swiss Federal Council recognises the exterritoriality of the grounds and buildings of the International Labour Organisation and of all buildings occupied by it in connection with meetings of the International Labour Conference or any other meeting convened in Switzerland by the International Labour Organisation.
		The Federal Political Department is entrusted with the execution by the Swiss Confederation of this Agreement and the Arrangement for its Execution.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/leg/agreements/switz.htm (1699 words)

	Swiss Federal Council Rejects GM Moratorium
		Bern - The Swiss Federal Council ("Bundesrat") has rejected a referendum to halt commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in Switzerland for the next five years.
		In mid-August the Council stated that the referendum, which was filed last November, would not add any safety benefits to the existing regulation on genetic engineering.
		Such a move would damage Switzerland's standing in the field of agricultural research as well as its trade relations with other countries, the Council stated.
	www.monsanto.co.uk /news/ukshowlib.phtml?uid=8305 (135 words)

	www.ch.ch - Welcome - The Executive: the Federal Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The members of the Federal Council are elected by the United Federal Assembly for a four-year term of office.
		The entire Federal Council is also involved in the lawmaking process, by preparing acts and decrees, submitting these to the Federal Assembly, drafting the budget and federal accounts, and sitting in judgement on questions of administrative law where this is required by federal legislation.
		In addition, the Federal Council is responsible for the implementation of federal legislation and the enforcement of Federal Supreme Court judgements.
	www.ch.ch /behoerden/00215/00329/00350/index.html?lang=en (548 words)

	admin.ch - Homepage
		Federal Administration (directory of the federal departments and offices)
		The agreement should be signed at ministerial level in the course of this year.
		The Federal Authorities of the Swiss Confederation
	www.admin.ch /index.html?lang=en (81 words)

	September 11, 2001 International Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Federal Council has taken note of the international efforts to bring together the largest possible number of states in a concerted effort to counter international terrorism.
		The Federal Council is convinced that international co-operation, including with the UN, should be accorded the highest importance in the fight against terrorism.
		The responsible federal and cantonal authorities are working in close co-operation and are in direct contact with their foreign counterparts.
	www.patriotresource.com /wtc/intl/0921/swiss.html (290 words)

	29.05.02: The Swiss Federal Council defines its policy on the United Nations and sets its priorities for the 57th ...
		With these focal points the Federal Council sees Switzerland's involvement in the UN core bodies (General Assembly, Economic and Social Council and its commissions) as an integral part of its peace, security, and development policies, as well as its humanitarian commitment.
		In addition, the Federal Council has decided the following steps: After the signing of the application for membership by the President of the Swiss Confederation, which is planned for mid-June, the application will be transmitted by the Swiss Permanent Mission to the UN to the Secretary-General.
		The Federal Council will confirm Switzerland's neutrality as stipulated in the Swiss constitution in its application for membership, and clearly emphasise neutrality when it makes its first declaration to the United Nations General Assembly.
	www.eda.admin.ch /sub_uno/e/uno/publi/press/press2002/290502.html (729 words)

	International Geneva - Welcome Centre - Welcoming message by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations ...
		If the Swiss Representations at Geneva are included, there are a total of 151 permanent missions to the UN Geneva Office and to other international organisations, 20 permanent missions to the World Trade Organisation, and 16 permanent representations to the Disarmament Conference.
		The Swiss Mission has two main functions: it has specific tasks in the area of multilateral diplomacy and represents the Host Country, and, secondly, it is the diplomatic channel for all the permanent missions and international organisations.
		The Swiss Confederation is also represented in Geneva by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to WTO and EFTA (CEE-UN, UNCTAD and ITC) whose specific job it is to follow the work of the organisations active in the economic field.
	www.cagi.ch /en/mission.htm (659 words)

	American Experience \| Return With Honor \| Primary Sources
		The Swiss Federal Council shall arrange for official translations of the Convention to be made in the Russian and Spanish languages.
		The denunciation shall be notified in writing to the Swiss Federal Council, which shall transmit it to the Governments of all the High Contracting Parties.
		The Swiss Federal Council shall also inform the Secretariat of the United Nations of all ratifications, accessions and denunciations received by it with respect to the present Convention.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/amex/honor/filmmore/ps_geneva_6.html (1155 words)

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