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Let us protect our liberal society

In a guest article in the Swiss weekly Weltwoche, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis offers a glimpse into his summer holiday and shares his view of Switzerland's role as a model in times of global unrest.

17.09.2020

Digital training worldwide with Swiss Humanitarian Aid

Humanitarian Aid

Digital training worldwide with Swiss Humanitarian Aid

As part of continuing training for the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit's engineers in Jura, a teaching video is being produced for worldwide use.

16.09.2020

"Bilateral agreements give us freedom and prosperity"

Initiative to limit immigration

"Bilateral agreements give us freedom and prosperity"

In the run-up to the vote of 27 September on the initiative to limit immigration, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis answered readers' questions in a live chat hosted by 20 Minuten.

16.09.2020

Moria: Switzerland sends further aid to Lesbos

Lesbos

Moria: Switzerland sends further aid to Lesbos

After the fire in the refugee camp, Switzerland organised a second relief flight. The Humanitarian Aid provided equipment for drinking water purification and tents.

15.09.2020

What does the UN General Assembly do and why does Switzerland participate?

Multilateralism

What does the UN General Assembly do and why does Switzerland participate?

The 75th session of the UN General Assembly opens on 15 September. For Switzerland, maintaining dialogue between states is more important than ever.

11.09.2020

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"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

AVIS28

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

Emergency and reconstruction assistance

2015 earthquake in Nepal: “Everyone is on edge”

Ueli Salzmann, head of the SHA's first special operations team, provides immediate assistance. The Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu is responsible for long-term reconstruction aid.

Foreign policy

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Europe

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.