Swiss Political Parties

Switzerland has diverse political parties representing various ideologies and regions. Major parties include the Swiss People's Party (SVP), which is conservative and emphasizes nationalism; the Social Democratic Party (SP), advocating for social justice and welfare; the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP), focusing on Christian values and social cohesion; the Green Party, promoting environmental issues; and the Liberal-Radical Party (FDP), supporting free-market policies. Swiss politics is characterized by a consensus-driven system, with parties collaborating through coalition governance, reflecting the country's multilingual, multicultural society, and commitment to federalism and direct democracy.