Federal elections were held in
Switzerland on 23 October 1983.
[ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1895 ] The
Free Democratic Party emerged as the largest party in the
National Council, winning 54 of the 200 seats. It was the first time the
Social Democratic Party
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Active parties
Fo ...
had not received the most votes in a federal election since
1925
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[Nohlen & Stöver, pp1947–1951]
The main issues included environmental protection and unemployment.
Results
National Council
By constituency
Council of the States
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Federal elections in Switzerland
October 1983 events in Europe