Switzerland, like 21 other MIPEX countries, attains best practice on political liberties by allowing foreigners to form associations and join political parties. However, only foreign residents in certain cantons and communes can vote and stand in elections. The government does consult migrants systematically through a consultative body, but its members are chosen by the state and not elected by migrants themselves. Migrant organisations which partner in consultations must meet special state criteria to receive state funding at all levels of governance.
