16 The TV programme on events in parliament ‘The classe politique are all those who play a part in supporting the State,’ said former President Moritz Leuenberger. ‘There is no ‘classe politique’ in Switzerland,’ said former President Kaspar Villiger. And yet, the Swiss television programme that accom- panies each session of parliament is called just that: ‘Classe Politique’. ‘Classe Politique’ is broadcast from the Federal Palace Media Centre.