Bern Tower of Parliament
- Editorial Team | WIAN
- 2 days ago
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/ bɜːn ˈtaʊ.ər əv ˈpɑː.lɪ.mənt / institution /
RE: DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE, PARLIAMENT, POLITICS, SWITZERLAND
The Bern Tower of Parliament is part of the Federal Palace (Bundeshaus) in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. This building is home to the Swiss Federal Assembly, which includes the National Council and the Council of States—the two chambers of Switzerland’s national parliament.
The tower sits at the centre of the building and is topped by a large green dome, symbolising unity and openness. Inside the Parliament, elected representatives debate and pass laws, approve budgets, and supervise the work of the federal government.
The Bern Parliament building is open to the public, and its central dome and tower have become a national symbol of Swiss democracy, where political power is shared and decisions are often made by consensus or public vote through Switzerland’s system of direct democracy.
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