Here we recall our manifesto and the purpose of the association

The promotion of the values of Swiss democracy, which are reflected in the nature of the Confederation and qualify its extraordinary farsightedness and efficiency and which we can summarise as neutrality, independence and true federalism.

The development of Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises internationally and the attraction of capital to the Confederation.

(True) federalism, the cornerstone of Switzerland's success

True federalism is the cornerstone of Switzerland’s great democracy, a model for sincere democrats all over the world. Democracy and true federalism are the bulwarks against totalitarianism and the driving force behind the prosperity and economic success of every nation.

True federalism should not be confused with mere administrative decentralisation. There is no federalism without complete autonomy of income and expenditure.

The 26 cantons of which Switzerland is composed are, in practice, small states. Only currency, foreign policy and defence are delegated to the central power.

True federalism, Swiss-style federalism, has these benefits

  1. It stimulates the empowerment of local administrators
  2. Reduces taxes and the costs of running the state
  3. Stimulates a virtuous public process that guarantees well-being and democracy for all citizens

Swiss Federalism aims to raise international awareness and promote true federalism, the cornerstone of Switzerland’s civil, political and economic success. We firmly believe that Swiss federalism is a model that should be publicised and exported for the benefit of all state organisations worldwide.


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Business development - The development of small and medium-sized enterprises

We believe that small and medium-sized enterprises form the fundamental backbone of the economies of the free world. We have the ambition to use our Swiss and international network to help them grow. We want to connect the Swiss market with those in other countries that share Switzerland’s great values of freedom, democracy and federalism.

We help Swiss companies to internationalise, accompany them in their digital development for future challenges and support them in their search for new markets.

We help non-Swiss companies to enter and invest in Switzerland by connecting them with the local market, and if necessary we also support them in relocation by offering them advice and the tax and insurance services of our member companies.

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Our partnership with the Milton Friedman Institute

True federalism cannot but complement the great values of freedom and libertarianism that western societies have produced.

Federalism puts the individual at the centre, whose personal freedom we consider inviolable at all times.

The promotion of merit, the principle of subsidiarity, the redefinition of the role of the state in the economy and society, which we want, as in Switzerland, to be efficient and inexpensive, on the side of the citizen, the safeguarding of individual freedoms, the development of the free market and the reduction of taxes to the bare minimum, are values in which both we and the Milton Friedman Institute fully identify.

These great values in common have led us to have a fruitful partnership and collaboration.

As Milton Friedman said “”A society that puts equality before freedom will have neither!”

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Our partnership with the Global Chamber of Business Leaders

The Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a coalition of C suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, business and industry leaders who share a common vision: the sustainable well-being and growth of business in a disruptive and ever-evolving global economy.
Global Chamber of Business Leaders prioritizes activities that align with the UN-declared Decade of Action, promoting the importance of the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the business models of the future, allowing our partners, members and participants to prepare their businesses to be vanguards of the future.The GCBL fosters a vibrant and interconnected business community, encouraging growth and market expansion in a progressive business environment where collaboration spurs growth; education enhances ability and promotes opportunity; and, advocacy influences authority.In this Decade of Action, business leaders, governmental officials and entrepreneurs from around the globe must come together in this global marketplace to share knowledge, facilitate business collaboration and opportunity, and work together to be a part of the global solution in this new, disruptive business environment. Recognizing that innovative business models and best practices must unite with strategies of sustainability. It is our global mandate to govern, develop policy, and grow our businesses in a manner that makes a positive impact on the environment, society and our global economy.GCBL members represent all levels of business, from the C-suite to the junior executive. Members share opportunities, experience and knowledge with one another, promoting interaction and change leadership across both the public and private sectors. More than any other time, it is essential that global business becomes community business, as we embrace the diversity, culture and perspective of a worldwide network of professionals.

DECK – Global Chamber of Business Leaders

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Our magazine

Our magazine has the ambition of becoming the recognised “home” of all federalists at international level. With our top-quality magazine, we delve into the many topics related to federalism and self-determination of peoples, and the major international geopolitical changes associated with them.

In this regard, we can boast of a number of highly qualified contributors and enjoy relations with leading universities and international organisations.

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Milton Friedman / Swissfederalism International Start-up Award

Every year, Swiss Federalism / GCBL and the Milton Friedman Instituteorganise a top-level international event in Zurich, Switzerland: the Swiss Federalism & GBLC Milton Friedman / International Start-up Awards.

The common values of Swiss Federalism and Milton Friedman are embodied in this major event that aims to attract the best of world excellence in the field of new technologies and new business ideas.

The world’s best university start-ups and spin-offs in various sectors (in the fields of fin tech, health tech, energy, technology) are awarded prizes by a jury of academics and personalities from the world of politics, business and institutions, with wide international visibility.