Federal elections were held in
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
on 31 October 1971.
[ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1895 ] Although the
Social Democratic Party
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received the most votes, the
Free Democratic Party emerged as the largest party in the
National Council, winning 49 of the 200 seats.
[Nohlen & Stöver, p1954] They were the first federal elections in which women were allowed to vote, following a
referendum earlier in the year that introduced universal suffrage for federal elections.
Results
National Council
By constituency
Council of the States
References
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Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
1971 in Switzerland
Federal elections in Switzerland
October 1971 events in Europe
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