Different Style of CVs for Job Applications in Europe?

I live in Switzerland where human resource specialists claim that the Swiss HR offices expect a CV expressing a sense of understatement. One should not boast with achievements everywhere. Instead one should provide information about the activities and responsibilities related to jobs one has done.

When reading US American tipps for job applicaitons boasting with achievements is highly important.

How is this in European countries in general. I assume there are some differences?