Switzerland and its Democracy – a view from inside
Berne, 21.4.2006 - I am very happy to be in Bhutan again. Your beautiful country seems to me to be even more interesting, brighter and happier than it was the last time I visited. Five years ago I had the opportunity to talk to you about the Swiss political system, about the political organisation of my country with its 7.3 million people, the 4 national languages, the 26 cantons, the parliament with two chambers and the 7-member-government. I talked to you about Switzerland's federalism and its semi-direct democracy. I remember the interesting discussion with the Bhutanese audience.