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This richly illustrated brochure is published each year and gives you a broad yet clear picture of Switzerland’s political institutions and executive authorities while also highlighting the structure and role played by the State.
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2025
Standard reference work on civic education. Available as a brochure or app.
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2024
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2023
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2022
The Swiss Confederation – A brief guide 2021
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2020
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2019
The Swiss Confederation – A Brief Guide 2018
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2017
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2016
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2015
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2014
The Swiss confederation - a brief guide 2013
The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide 2012
The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide 2011
The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide 2010
The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide 2009
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2008
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2007
The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide 2006
Teaching materials for ‘The Swiss Confederation – A brief guide’
Using the master program for ‘The Swiss Confederation – A brief guide’, students can work independently on the topics covered by the brochure. A version with solutions is provided for teachers. The master program is available in German, French and English and can be downloaded free of charge from the hep-Verlag:

















