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1959 in Switzerland

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1959

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Federal Council Coalition Broadens

Paul Chaudet · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

During Chaudet's presidential year, the Federal Council adopted the party distribution later known as the magic formula.

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