Episode 2 of 2
Federal Authorities Establishment
- When
- 16 November 1848
- Where
- Bern
The first Federal Council sat on 16 November 1848, and the Federal Assembly chose Bern as the home of federal authorities on 28 November 1848.
The first Federal Council, composed entirely of Radicals, sat on 16 November 1848, holding supreme executive and directorial authority. On 28 November 1848, the Federal Assembly exercised its power to determine the home of the Federal authorities, choosing Bern as the de facto capital of the newly created confederation.
Sources
- Federalism in Switzerland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-30
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