Souveränität der Schweiz in Europa

How sovereign is/was Switzerland? Alliances and partnerships, both internal and external, shape Switzerland's history in Europe. Sovereignty was never an end in itself; rather, it served the country and its people. It cannot be reduced to self-determination and autonomy in state theory, constitutional law, and international law. Instead, it represents the preservation of peace and welfare both domestically and in foreign relations.

Today and in the future, it forms the basis for Switzerland's participation and involvement in Europe with a shared welfare. This book presents the historical development and the legal foundations of state and international law. It challenges a commonly misunderstood notion of absolute sovereignty in politics and public discourse, which finds no basis in history or law.