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Zurich – Lugano – Milano: a sustainable innovation journey

Zurich – Lugano – Milano: a sustainable innovation journey

President Cassis launched the first Innovation Day with a journey in several stages. The focus was on cooperation between regions and countries.

Sustainable Development Goals: integrate stakeholders and new ideas

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable Development Goals: integrate stakeholders and new ideas

We need diversity and innovation to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. A wide range of stakeholders are making contributions and driving processes in the right direction.

War crimes investigation in Ukraine

War crimes investigation in Ukraine

There are clear indications of war crimes in Butcha and other places in Ukraine. The International Criminal Court is investigating corresponding reports.

"Switzerland is an example of democracy that cannot be copied"

Council of Europe

"Switzerland is an example of democracy that cannot be copied"

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities President Leendert Verbeek talks about Swiss federalism. This is what he learned from his four-day visit to Switzerland.

Swiss food shipment reaches Odesa

Swiss food shipment reaches Odesa

Switzerland is organising a series of food deliveries for the suffering civilian population in Ukraine.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

International organizations

International organizations

Switzerland's candidature for the UN Security Council

Switzerland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2023–24. The Federal Council formally submitted the candidature in 2011 after consultations with Parliament. The election for the two-year term will take place in New York in June 2022.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Institutional agreement

The Federal Council has taken the decision not to sign the InstA. The negotiations with the EU did not produce the outcomes Switzerland needed to sign the agreement.