g. Switzerland. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History

The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001.


g. Switzerland


1946, April 2

Switzerland announced its decision to stay outside the United Nations, so as not to endanger its traditional neutrality.	1

1947, Oct. 28

General elections brought no important changes in the lineup of parties. The Progressive Democrats received 51 seats, the Social Democrats 48, the Catholic Conservatives 44, and the Labor Party (Communist) 7 of the total 194 seats in the Parliament (Federal Assembly).	2

1950s

Spread of self-service stores, displacing older shops; growing consumerism.	3

1950, Feb

Switzerland embarked on a five-year plan of military preparedness and announced that it would fight to defend its neutrality.	4

Sept

The executive Federal Council (Bundesrat) expelled all Communists from government service.	5


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