Federal Constitution of the Swiss ConfederationEnglish is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. |
Art. 2 Aims
1The Swiss Confederation shall protect the liberty and rights of the people and safeguard the independence and security of the country. 2It shall promote the common welfare, sustainable development, internal cohesion and cultural diversity of the country. 3It shall ensure the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens. 4It is committed to the long term preservation of natural resources and to a just and peaceful international order. |