The group photo of the seven-member Swiss Federal Council (executive body) is an annual ritual. It is not just a souvenir but also captures the mood and ambitions of the government through symbolism. For the new Federal Council photo, Guy Parmelin, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency in 2026, wanted the “perspective of the younger generation” to be reflected, the Federal Chancellery said in a statement on December 31. To do this, Parmelin commissioned four photography students to take the official photo. Читать дальше...