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 21 October 1979.
[ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1895 ] The
Social Democratic Party
The name Social Democratic Party or Social Democrats has been used by many political parties in various countries around the world. Such parties are most commonly aligned to social democracy as their political ideology.
Active parties
Fo ...
and the
Free Democratic Party emerged as the largest parties in the
National Council, both winning 51 of the 200 seats.
[Nohlen & Stöver, p1955]
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 ...
1979 in Switzerland
Federal elections in Switzerland
October 1979 events in Europe
Federal
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*Federal monarchy, a federation of monarchies
*Federation, or ''Federal state'' (federal system), a type of government characterized by both a central (federal) government and states or ...