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INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Combating violence against women

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women takes place on 25 November. The issue is a priority of Swiss foreign policy.

25.11.2020

Industry's contribution to secure digitisation

DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

Industry's contribution to secure digitisation

How can digital technology become more secure and cyberspace more peaceful? At the Geneva Dialogue, leading companies agree on a joint approach.

26.11.2020

MULTILATERALISM

Coming together for Afghanistan

At the 2020 Afghanistan Conference, the international community has pledged around US$ 12 billion for the next four years.

24.11.2020

"The region is preparing for a number of difficult years"

HUMANITARIAN AID

"The region is preparing for a number of difficult years"

Switzerland is providing emergency aid following a series of hurricanes in Central America. Flisch Jörimann from the Cooperation Office in Managua coordinates the support on the ground.

24.11.2020

Diplomatic documents provide insight into contemporary history

RESEARCH CENTRE DODIS

Diplomatic documents provide insight into contemporary history

Thirty years ago, Václav Havel visited Switzerland. Now, for the first time, the diplomatic documents on this state visit have been published. A conversation with research director Sacha Zala.

24.11.2020

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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

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

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

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

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

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

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.