Speeches and addresses

All speeches given by Federal Councillors, as well as their addresses and video messages for 1 August (Swiss National Day) and New Year's.

Latest speeches

Archive of speeches given by Federal Councillors

Addresses by the President of the Confederation on National Day and New Year’s Day

On Wednesday, July 26, 2006, Federal President Moritz Leuenberger is preparing for his August 1 address at the SRG television studios in Bern. — © Keystone, Lukas Lehmann

National Day addresses

On 1 August the president addresses the nation. Audio and video files from 1978 to the present day.

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© Keystone, Peter Klaunzer

New Year’s addresses

On 1 January the president addresses the nation. Audio and video files from 1978 to the present day.

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