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. 55 Participation of the Cantons in foreign policy decisions
1The Cantons shall be consulted on foreign policy decisions that affect their powers or their essential interests. 2The Confederation shall inform the Cantons fully and in good time and shall consult with them. 3The views of the Cantons are of particular importance if their powers are affected. In such cases, the Cantons shall participate in international negotiations in an appropriate manner. |