YPSAYouth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad

Committee Elections

Current term2026–2028
Next electionDate to be confirmed
Committee sizeUp to 13 members

Structure of the Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad (YPSA)

The YPSA Committee, also known as the Board of Directors, is the governing body of the organization. Here is how it is structured and how its members are chosen.

1. Composition of the Committee

The Committee is composed of up to 13 members, all of whom are young Swiss nationals living abroad. The Board must meet at least once a month and work to advance the mission of YPSA. A meeting is valid (quorum) if at least 3 members are present. Elections are held every year, where half the committee is renewed in a staggered manner.

  • The Executive Committee (The Top 3): This consists of the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary. These three positions are elected internally by the 13 committee members at the first board meeting. An additional Treasurer can be appointed, if needed.

  • Ordinary Members: The remaining 10 members of the Board.

  • Regional Guarantee: There is a guaranteed seat for a member living in each of the following regions: Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. There is also a guaranteed seat for a member residing in Switzerland.

  • Sub-Committees: To manage specific tasks, two sub-committees operate under the Board:

    • Communications

    • Events

    • Budget and Finance (if needed)

  • YPSA Delegates: YPSA is entitled to two voting seats at the Congress of the Swiss Abroad. The YPSA Delegates are chosen from within the Board of Directors.

2. How They Are Elected

A. Members of the Committee (13 seats)

  • Who Votes: The 13 Board members are voted in by the YPSA Community.

  • Who Can Vote: Any member of the YPSA Community can vote. To be part of this community, you must be between 15 and 35 years old and hold Swiss nationality (or have a Swiss parent/grandparent).

  • Term: The Board members serve for 2 years.

B. The Executive Committee (President, VP, Secretary)

  • Who Votes: The newly elected 13 committee members vote for these positions.

  • Voting Rule: They are elected by a simple majority (more than 50% of the votes).

  • Term: The Executive Committee serves for 1 year

C. YPSA Delegates

  • Who Votes: The Board members elect this person internally.

  • Requirements: Only current Board members can apply.

  • Term: The Delegate serves for 1 year (while Board members serve 2 years).

3. Next Elections

The next elections will be for the 2028-2030 term. Follow our social media accounts and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the next election process, to be held at the end of 2027. Full YPSA statutes can be found here, in English, French, German, and Italian.

You can find here the 2026-2028 election results and analysis.