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"To a large extent, we design our environment together"
IN CONVERSATION
"To a large extent, we design our environment together"
In a newspaper interview during a visit to Liechtenstein, Ignazio Cassis speaks about the relationship between the two countries and Switzerland's European policy.
25.09.2020
Rumantsch: Chasper Sarott, ambassadur svizzer a Madagascar
PLURILINGUITAD
Rumantsch: Chasper Sarott, ambassadur svizzer a Madagascar
«Mincha jada ch’eu sbrat üna cartulina da visita n’haja la pussibiltà da spiegar als Madagascs cha la Svizra ha 4 linguas naziunalas.»
24.09.2020
Deutsch: Martina de Kaenel, Schweizer Botschaft in Montevideo
MEHRSPRACHIGKEIT
Deutsch: Martina de Kaenel, Schweizer Botschaft in Montevideo
«Uruguayer/innen nehmen oft Bezug auf ihre europäische Herkunft. Familien- und Ortsnamen zeugen davon – zum Beispiel die Stadt Nueva Helvetia.»    
24.09.2020
Italiano: Daniela Ziliotto, Consolato generale di Svizzera a Shanghai
PLURILINGUISMO
Italiano: Daniela Ziliotto, Consolato generale di Svizzera a Shanghai
«Le affinità tra la cultura italiana e quella cinese sono molteplici. Il gusto per il bello, l'amore per la buona tavola, e non da ultimo quella per gli spaghetti, accomunano le due culture.»
24.09.2020
Français: Roland Python, bureau Contribution suisse à Bucarest
PLURILINGUISME
Français: Roland Python, bureau Contribution suisse à Bucarest
«Echanger dans ma langue maternelle avec des collègues roumaines et roumains est un privilège. Ces échanges accroissent mon sentiment d’appartenir à une même communauté.»
24.09.2020
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Travelling to Switzerland
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Emigration & return
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Living abroad
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CORONAVIRUS
CORONAVIRUS
"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.
AVIS28
AVIS28
Agile Swiss foreign policy
AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.
Emergency and reconstruction assistance
Emergency and reconstruction assistance
2015 earthquake in Nepal: “Everyone is on edge”
Ueli Salzmann, head of the SHA's first special operations team, provides immediate assistance. The Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu is responsible for long-term reconstruction aid.
Foreign policy
Foreign policy
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.
Europe
Europe
Institutional agreement
Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.
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