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by sveme 1372 days ago
Out of curiosity: can Swiss cantons leave the Swiss confederation?
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Archelaos 1372 days ago
The 26 cantons are mentioned in the Swiss constitution by name. If one wants to leave, the constitution would have to be changed. So a canton can only leave, if a majority of the whole people as well as the cantons voted in favour.
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