Also, until 2008, the Chairmen of the Chambers of the Federal Assembly sitting at the podium behind the President, emulating American practice for the analogous State of the Union address. Since 2008, the Chairmen of the Chambers sitting among Members of the Federal Assembly.
Until 2008, the Chairmen of the Chambers of the Federal Assembly were seated behind the President, following American precedent for the State of the Union address. Since then, they have been present among the Members of the Federal Assembly during meetings.