Swiss Federal Constitution 1848: How Centralisation Made Switzerland

In 1848, Switzerland adopted a federal constitution that transformed it from a loose confederation of cantons into a modern federal state. This episode explores the political crisis that made it necessary, the key figures like Ulrich Ochsenbein and Jonas Furrer, the role of the Jesuit ban, the aftermath of the Sonderbund War, and how the constitution established a bicameral parliament, a federal army, and a centralised currency. We also discuss how this document laid the groundwork for Swiss neutrality and prosperity, and why it remains largely unchanged today. #SwissHistory #FederalConstitution1848 #Sonderbund #UlrichOchsenbein #JonasFurrer #Tagsatzung #Bundesversammlung #Ständerat #Nationalrat #Neutrality #JesuitBan #HelveticRepublic #Moderation #Bundesstaat #Europe #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo