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Art. 2 Federal Constitution of 18 April 1999 of the Swiss Confederation (Cst.) - Aims
Cst.; Title 1 General Provisions
Art. 2 Cst. · Aims
The Swiss Confederation shall protect the liberty and rights of the people and safeguard the independence and security of the country.
It shall promote the common welfare, sustainable development, internal cohesion and cultural diversity of the country.
It shall ensure the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens.
It is committed to the long term preservation of natural resources and to a just and peaceful international order.
Court Decisions Applying This Provision (116)
VPB 150000206 (Art. 2 Abs. 1 BV)
Swiss Army's Constitutional Mandate and Evolving Defense Needs
This provision outlines the fundamental purpose of the Swiss Confederation, including the protection of independence and security, which are directly linked to the army's defense role.
VPB 150000206 (Art. 2 Abs. 4 BV)
Swiss Army's Constitutional Mandate and Evolving Defense Needs
This provision mandates Switzerland's commitment to a peaceful and just international order, influencing the context and justification for defense postures.
JAAC 61.75 (Art. 2 Cst.)
Confederation v. International Organization (Diplomatic Protection)
Invoked by the appellant as a right to protection against foreign acts, but deemed by the court to have primarily historical value and not to grant directly applicable rights.
V 92 91 · lu (Art. 2 UeB BV)
Appeal Against Waste Facility Permits: Jurisdiction and Appeal Period
Mentioned in the heading as part of the legal basis concerning coordination duty, although the core reasoning for the final order relates to procedure and costs.
BGE 116 IA 277 (Art. 2 ÜbBest. BV)
Supremacy of federal law bars denial of pension buy-in deduction for pre-1985 years when benefits arise after 2001 transition scheme.
Basis for annulling the cantonal provision as incompatible with federal law.
VB.2024.00730 · zh (Art. 2 UEB BV)
Swiss Citizenship Claim Based on Medieval Nobility Rights Dismissed by Federal Preemption
Although the explicit article from the final orders is not visible, it is cited among the relevant norms, likely relating to the principle of the matter decided.
CDP.2023.197 · ne (Art. 2 Cst. féd.)
Demonstration Route Modification Upheld as Proportionate Restriction
Mentioned in the reasoning framework alongside Art. 16 and 22 Cst. fed. regarding fundamental rights, although not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders.
35.2023.56 · ti (Art. 2 Cost.)
Insurance Benefit Termination Appeal and Remittal for Further Assessment
Referenced in the context of the procedural appeal rights (though not explicitly in the final orders, it is part of the foundational text for the appeal in order 3, citing the right to appeal to the Federal Tribunal).
E-3670/2024 (Art. 2 BV)
Asylum Claim Rejected: Insufficient Persecution Evidence
Cited in conjunction with Art. 29 VwVG concerning the right to be heard.
32.2023.82 · ti (Art. 2 Costituzione federale (Cost.))
Disability Insurance Daily Allowances: Requirement for Prior Swiss Contribution Income
While mentioned in the context of potential discrimination arguments in the reasoning, it is not explicitly cited in the final orders (Orders 1, 2, or 3).
13.2023.79 · ti (art. 2 Cost.)
Representation by Multiple Counsel in Divorce Proceedings
Referenced in the concluding remarks regarding remedies, indicating that the decision itself is subject to appeal under constitutional review.
200 2023 143 · be (Art. 2 BV)
Social Insurance Contributions Classification of Host Family as Dependent Employment
Not cited in the dispositive.
BK 2022 282 · be (Art. 2 Abs. 1 BV)
Swiss Court Upholds Extended Detention for Alleged Rapist
Cited in the reasoning when discussing the proportionality of detention regarding fundamental rights.
60.2021.366 · ti (art. 2 cpv. 29 Cost.)
Defendant v. Public Prosecutor (Seizure of Bank Funds and Minimum Vital Needs)
The reasoning mentions a violation of the right to be heard (implicitly Art. 29 cpv. 2 Cost.), but this article is not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders 1, 2, or 3, which contain the actual ruling.
608 2021 136 · fr (Art. 2 Abs. 185 Abs. 3 BV)
Appellant v. State: COVID-19 Compensation Recalculation Deadline
Cited as the constitutional basis for the Federal Council's emergency enactment of the COVID-19 Ordinance on Loss of Earnings.