FDFA, About Switzerland, Politics and history > Political system ([Internet, 2025-10-08](https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/political-system))
EXP: Switzerland does not have an official (de jure) capital city; however, Bern, chosen as the seat of government, is referred to as the "federal city" and operates as the de facto capital.
after FDFA, About Switzerland, Politics and history > Political system ([Internet, 2025-10-08](https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/political-system))