Feels like the culture is one that drives SELF governance but the culture of the individuals is to be very conservative and considered because it’s worked for them

The structure is fractal. At state level, the government consists of 7 people. At the level of the cantons, which are quasi-republics themselves, the government consists of 7 people. And in the individual municipality, a town or even a village, the local government consists of 7 people. Fractal, so to speak.

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supposedly national elections don't make front-page news

And they don’t have army…

I live here in Switzerland. Any questions?

They have a wealth tax; which is unfortunate

I see .

What do you want to do without education?

Live there atm. Functions a lot better than other places but seeds of similar far left tendencies as elsewhere. Overall package hard to beat IMO, easy especially for families. Happy to share more if there are specific questions 👍

The most interesting part is how they vote on issues. They go voting on big topics for local regional and national topics. Like 3 times a year. I remember being there when Brexit happened and they being appalled by it. When I talked with my Swiss colleagues they told me. It is so stupid to vote on a topic with a yes or no to a question with so many repercussions. How it works is that the politicians would present what texts would be replaced by the law and how it would be written prior to voting and what the people would vote would be what it would be changed

yes, there is more personal responsibility and voting on specific issues via direct democracy. Been listening to pods with Swiss expats from Germany recently.

I mean they are second to the usa in arms and ammunition :) that helps keep things minimal.

Swiss here: The government is indeed quite minimalistic and decentralized. It is led by the Federal Council, a seven-member executive body that makes collective decisions rather than being dominated by a single leader. This structure reflects Switzerland’s federal system, where the 26 cantons have significant autonomy. Switzerland also has a bicameral parliament, consisting of the National Council (representing the population) and the Council of States (representing the cantons). Both chambers play a crucial role in legislation and oversight. A key feature of Swiss democracy is direct democracy, where citizens regularly vote in referendums and initiatives on laws and constitutional changes. Additionally, national elections are held to elect members of parliament, shaping the political landscape. This system requires active participation but ensures that political power remains widely distributed. Another key aspect is the militia system, which applies not only to the military but also to politics. Many politicians, especially at the local and cantonal levels, serve part-time while maintaining regular jobs. This fosters a close connection between political decision-makers and everyday citizens, reinforcing Switzerland’s decentralized and participatory governance. I’d be happy to provide you @jack with further details if you’d like.

we do not negotiate with terrorists. or nazis. the swiss "not taking sides" willingly watched atrocity unfold. and then: they emerged from the war as the quietest, richest nation on the planet "holding" all their stolen wealth under the guise of anonymity. much like masked "hamas" now. they are fascists. a front nation of waffling sadists who pretend they prefer "consensus" and "peace".

European nation with small gov? x-doubt, unless you are talking about certain eastern european countries

how do you feel about Switzerland's relationship with Liechtenstein ?

Is this your plan? Existed Client.