List of political parties in Switzerland

This is a list of political parties in Switzerland.

Since 1959, the four largest parties have formed a coalition government, according to a Zauberformel or "magic formula".

This arithmetic formula divides the seven cabinet seats among representatives of the four largest parties.

[1] The following parties are represented in the Swiss Federal Assembly or cantonal parliaments and executive councils as of 2024.

For more detailed information on the political positions of some of the parties listed below, see here:[5] For Swiss political party strength on the municipal level, see here:[6] The following groups or parties are not represented at either the cantonal or national level (but may hold positions in municipal parliaments).

Political positions of the Swiss political parties based on their referendum voting recommendations, 1985–90 and 2010–14