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Almost 5% of the Filipinos in Switzerland are professionals in the medical, legal, and financial fields. Others are domestic workers. [6] [7] Since the Philippine government lifted a ban on deployment of au pairs to Europe, roughly 100 have gone to Switzerland from the Philippines. [8]
Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1974. [1] The first was held on 20 October on a popular initiative "against foreign infiltration and overpopulation", and was rejected by voters. [1]
The opening of official Swiss representation in the Philippines was first considered by the Swiss Federal Council in 1851. [1] In March 1862, The Swiss government opened its first representation in all of Asia in the Philippines. A month later, the Swiss Consulate in Manila opened its doors. Under the direction of Peter Jenny, Switzerland's ...
26 October – Federal elections for the National Council. The Socialists emerge victorious with a gain of 9 seats. Securing 25% of the votes, they become the largest party in the National Council (55 seats). The Liberal Party holds 47 seats (-2), the Christian Democrats 46 (+2), and the Swiss People's Party 21 (-2).
Nine referendums were held in Switzerland in 1975. [1] The first was held on 2 March on an amendment to the Swiss Federal Constitution on the article on the economic cycle. Although it was approved by a majority of voters, it did not receive the support of a majority of cantons (the result was an 11–11 tie), [2] so was rejected. [3]
1 January 1974 31 December 1974 Free Democratic Party: Zürich: 127 Pierre Graber (1908–2003) 1 January 1975 31 December 1975 Social Democratic Party: Vaud: 128 Rudolf Gnägi (1917–1985) 1 January 1976 31 December 1976 Swiss People's Party: Bern: 129 Kurt Furgler (1924–2008) 1 January 1977 31 December 1977 Christian Democratic People's ...
Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 26 October 1975. [1] The Social Democratic Party emerged as the largest party in the National Council , winning 55 of the 200 seats. [ 2 ] As of 2023 , this is the last time turnout has reached 50% in a federal election.
Pages in category "Filipino people of Swiss descent" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.