Subsidiarity and Swiss Security Policy

Subsidiarity is an enduringly popular principle that ensures efficient, citizen-oriented political solutions. However, when applied, it also always entails a great deal of effort and a certain degree of vulnerability. As a way of compensating for these disadvantages, Switzerland’s security policy will in the future be characterized by constant dialog and pragmatic governance approaches.

by Christoph Elhardt
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos is a classic example for subsidiary support of the cantons by the army. Denis Balibouse / Reuters
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