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Published on 10 January 2024

Switzerland announces candidacy for Secretary General of Council of Europe

Bern, 10.1.2024 - Former federal councillor Alain Berset has expressed his interest in taking up the post of Secretary General of the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe. The Federal Department of foreign affairs (FDFA) supports this candidacy and submitted it today to the chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council.