Current topics
1 August: Greetings to the Swiss abroad
Swiss President Guy Parmelin addresses the circa 840,000 Swiss citizens living abroad.
Popular vote on 27 September 2026
On 27 September 2026, Swiss citizens will vote on two proposals.
Strengthening air defence
Switzerland has resumed payments towards the US-produced Patriot air defence system. At the same time, the defence department is negotiating with additional providers to obtain a second system.
International cooperation from 2029
The Federal Council has set out key parameters for future international cooperation. From 2029, Switzerland will focus its development cooperation in a more targeted manner and strengthen its humanitarian aid.
2038 Winter Games
The Federal Council is in favour of Switzerland hosting the 2038 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It has asked Parliament to approve a credit of CHF 200 million.
State visit from Poland
Led by President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin, the Federal Council received Polish President Karol Nawrocki in Bern on Wednesday, 27 May.
In depth
Switzerland’s policy of neutrality
Switzerland has been neutral for the better part of the past 400 years. Preserving neutrality is the joint responsibility of the Federal Council and Parliament.
Switzerland and the EU: better and more predictable relations
The Federal Council approved a package of new and revised cooperation and market access agreements with the EU. Ultimately, it will be up to the Swiss Parliament and the voters to approve the deal.
Swiss engagement in international organisations
Through its collaboration with numerous international organisations, Switzerland engages in global discussions on the most pressing issues of our time and regularly accepts leadership responsibility.
Switzerland’s good offices for the benefit of peace
Hosting the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in Switzerland was an example of Swiss good offices. What exactly are Swiss “good offices” and what are some of the conflicts that Switzerland has helped settle?
Press conferences
Press conferences are generally held in German, French and/or Italian. All are published on our YouTube channel.