"1914-2014": The President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr Didier Burkhalter, launches competition for young people
Bern, 31.3.2014 - Young people are at the heart of the presidency of the Confederation in 2014. The First World War began 100 years ago and destroyed the future of millions of young people in the years after 1914. To mark this anniversary year, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr Didier Burkhalter, is inviting young people to take part in a competition that offers an opportunity for constructive dialogue. Post-compulsory-school classes are invited to submit projects about the First World War in a format of their choice. The class with the best project from each of Switzerland's linguistic regions will win a three-day trip to Ypres in Belgium. The registration deadline for the competition is 31 May 2014.