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La Genève internationale s’adapte aux changements structurels, renforce la coordination et gagne en efficience (fr)

14.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
Face aux changements géopolitiques et à leurs conséquences sur le multilatéralisme, la Genève internationale fait preuve de résilience. Les mesures urgentes engagées en 2025 par la Confédération, le Canton et la Ville de Genève portent leurs fruits : aucune organisation internationale n’a quitté la Suisse et deux nouvelles entités se sont installées à Genève ces derniers mois. Si une perte d’emplois dans le secteur international est à déplorer, elle reste moins importante que redouté. Les autorités hôtes renforcent leur collaboration pour consolider cette dynamique.

OSCE press release: OSCE opens 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague

10.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
The 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum focuses on how the anticipation of technological developments and the strengthening of science-based diplomacy can contribute to security and stability across the OSCE area. The aim is to support participating States in better preparing for current and emerging challenges.

Swiss participation at opening of UN General Assembly in New York

09.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will represent Switzerland at the opening of the UN General Assembly from 20 to 23 September 2026. This 81st session (from 8 September 2026 to 7 September 2027) will focus on restoring confidence in multilateral institutions and the necessary transformation of the UN. The successor to António Guterres as head of the UN Secretariat will also be a key issue at the 81st session.

Federal Council joins EU sanctions against trade in gold from Sudan

09.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
The Federal Council has banned the purchase and import of gold originating in Sudan. The sale to Sudan of certain goods used in gold mining and gold extraction is also prohibited. In so doing, the Federal Council is aligning itself with the EU’s equivalent sanctions. The measures will come into force on 10 September.

Sport for dialogue and peace in Lausanne

09.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
On 9 September 2026, Lausanne hosted a high-level meeting dedicated to the role of sport in diplomacy and peace. Representatives from politics, sports and science from the Sahel region and West Africa discussed how sport can build trust, maintain dialogue and create opportunities for engagement when political relations are strained. Following the round table, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis met with high-ranking representatives of the authorities of the Confederation of Sahel States and Senegal.

Victims of National Socialism: presentation of memorial project in Bern

08.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, and the mayor of Bern, Marieke Kruit, today presented the winning proposal for the creation of the place of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism in Bern. The winning design, entitled ‘unfolded minute’, which combines an artistic approach with an information element, will be installed on the terrace of the Casino by the end of 2027.

Switzerland boosts support for Nepal following flash flood devastation

04.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland is increasing its support for the people of Nepal affected by the flash flooding of 26 August 2026. Just one day after the disaster the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) made USD 1 million available for emergency humanitarian relief. In response to the UN appeal published today, it is now committing a further USD 1 million. At the same time three Swiss specialists are being deployed to provide on-the-ground assistance with reconstruction and disaster risk management.

OSCE press release on the conference ‘From Geneva to Helsinki: founding process and core purpose of the OSCE’

03.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
Fifty-one years after the Helsinki Final Act was adopted, the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship brought together political leaders, diplomats, historians and experts in Bern to reflect on the origins of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) – the predecessor organisation of today’s OSCE – and the relevance of its founding principles for European security today and tomorrow. The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ignazio Cassis, and the OSCE Secretary-General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, also took part in the conference.

OSCE conference in Bern: Swiss chair-personship looks to the organisation's future

01.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
‘From Geneva to Helsinki: founding process and core purpose of the OSCE’ is the theme of the international conference that Switzerland is hosting on 3 and 4 September 2026. Organised in partnership with the Dodis (Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland) research centre, the conference is taking place under the country's chairpersonship of the OSCE. Senior representatives of OSCE participating states and of the political and academic worlds will be examining the founding principles of the organisation and its future role in a changing geopolitical landscape.

Ambassadors' Conference: focus on Swiss–EU package and international challenges

17.08.2026 — Press releases EDA
This year's annual Swiss Ambassadors' Conference is being held in Bern from 17 to 21 August. Its theme is ‘Global disorder: Switzerland in Europe and the world’. The Swiss-EU package is one of the priority topics at the 2026 event. Discussions will also centre on the international situation, Switzerland's scope of action on foreign policy, and relations with key partners. With these issues in mind, as part of the Conference Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will receive German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul for an open forum with the Swiss diplomatic corps.

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