European Union

EU: Negotiating mandate

The Federal Council has signed off on a mandate to launch new negotiations with the European Union. These will begin in mid-March 2024.

Defence

Swiss Army: international cooperation

Switzerland is applying for the US National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP), decided the Federal Council. Participation would give the Swiss Army the chance to expand its international cooperation and further strengthen its defence capabilities.

Education, research, innovation

CHF 29.2 billion for education, research and innovation

The Federal Council has set its education, research and innovation policy for 2025 to 2028. The aim is for Switzerland to remain an international leader in these areas. International cooperation should benefit as well.

Ukraine

Switzerland reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine

13 March: Switzerland delivers further relief supplies to Ukraine

1 February: Switzerland implements the EU’s 12th package of sanctions in response to Russia’s ongoing military aggression

15 January: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received in Bern (photo)

Newsticker: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

Hamas ban

Hamas ban: draft law

In response to the terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023, the Swiss government has sent a draft of the federal act banning Hamas for consultation. The law will strengthen internal security and prevent the financing of terrorism via Switzerland. 




Welcome to the official website of the Swiss government

On our English website, you will find a selection of information from the Swiss government and its administration. For more information, please choose GermanFrench or Italian.


Press releases

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Press conferences

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Press conferences are generally held in German, French and/or Italian. All are published on our YouTube channel.


The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide

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The Federal Council – a video guide

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Our seven-part video series introduces you to the workings of the Swiss government.


The pentalingual portal ch.ch covers a wealth of topics about life in Switzerland, including work, migration, and the political system.

www.ch.ch
https://www.admin.ch/content/gov/en/start.html