Current topics
Guy Parmelin steps down
Swiss President Guy Parmelin has announced that he will step down on 31.12.2026. Parliament will elect his successor during the upcoming winter session.
International monetary assistance
Through its support for the International Monetary Fund, Switzerland is prepared to help safeguard global financial and monetary stability. The Federal Council wants to extend this readiness until April 2033.
New cybersecurity law
The Federal Council has tasked the defence department with drafting a new federal act regulating digital products, data and infrastructure. The law will be based on the European Cyber Resilience Act.
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
Through its good offices, Switzerland has accompanied over 30 peace processes in more than 20 countries in recent years. 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.