The Swiss Model and Power of Democracy in The New Book by Prof. D.Sc. (Econ.) Veselin Tsachevski

The new book by Prof. D.Sc. (Econ.) Veselin Tsachevski entitled "Swiss Model. The Power of Democracy" was presented to students and lecturers at the university. The event was organized by the Students Association EGO POLITICO and the International Relations Research Students Association (IRRSA).

Prof. Tsachevski who is the university alumnus presented to audience his research of the modern Swiss political system based on a representative and direct democracy. The Bulgarian diplomatist made a short review of historic evolution and modern characteristics of the “Swiss model” showing how a European country could lead a successful policy and be economically stable taking into consideration the decisions of people. The author outlined that the book was not only a product of scientific interest but also a desire to be appraised closely what could we use from the exclusively rich Swiss experience.  

Prof. Tsachevski

The development of the country which has approved as a symbol of democracy is based on the same principled as it is in the other democratic states – political pluralism, law supremacy, observance of the fundamental human rights and freedoms, separation of powers and developed civil society. Its specific character is due to the important role of referendums and other forms of direct democracy in the state government as well as to the neutral status announced nearly five centuries ago. The referendums and the neutrality are essential characteristics of what can be qualified as “Swiss model” of state and political system, pointed out Prof. Tsachevski.

During the presentation of the book at the auditorium 3037

Prof. D.Sc. (Econ.) Veselin Tsachevski is an author of lots of researches related to the development of foreign policy of Bulgaria, international relations and economic cooperation of Balkans, European integration, etc. He has participated in scientific projects in many countries – Japan, Finland, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Hungary and Switzerland. He has worked as an adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and he has been Bulgarian ambassador in Finland and Estonia.