What is the Council of Europe?

60 years ago, Switzerland joined the Council of Europe. What unites the community of almost 700 million Europeans? High school students ask politicians.​

Open Day

The Parliament Building will be open to the general public on Saturday, 14 October.

Museum Night 2024 ​

The Federal Palace will open its doors to the public on the night of 15 March 2024. ​

Committee room 287 – Where policymaking happens​

The work of the commissions is supposed to be confidential. This film gives a unique insight into the workings of these parliamentary bodies​.

60 years Switzerland in the Council of Europe

Elections in times of crisis: the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will hold a conference with the Swiss Parliament on 9/10 May 2023.

‘1848 – An incredible history’ audio tour

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Museum Night 2023

The Federal Palace will open its doors to the public on the night of 17 March 2023.

The winter session in pictures

Elections, swearing-in ceremonies, visits, features: Photographer Goran Basic captures moments of the session's everyday life with his camera.

En ce moment au Palais Fédéral

Découvrez Materia Helvetica, l’exposition dédiée aux matières premières suisses et à leurs utilisations.

Open Day on National Day

Both of the Council chambers, the lobby and the domed hall will be freely accessible, along with the Federal Council Chamber in the west wing of the Federal Palace.

Open Day with the Schwiizergoofe

Parliament will be opening its doors to visitors on 15 April 2023 and offering a special programme especially for younger guests.

Audio tour of the Federal Palace

Open Day

The Parliament Building will be open to the general public on Saturday, 29 October.

A snapshot of 1972:

Swiss Women still not convinced of their role in politics