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US additional tariffs: Switzerland continuing negotiations

05.06.2026 — Press releases Europa
On 5 June, the Federal Council discussed the next steps regarding the US Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations. The Federal Council strongly rejects the allegations raised in the investigation into imports of goods produced with forced labour and will set out its arguments in writing once again. At the same time, trade negotiations are continuing.

Switzerland to contribute slightly more to EU border management than planned

05.06.2026 — Press releases Europa
Switzerland is expected to contribute around CHF 323 million by 2027 to the Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI), part of the Schengen states' Integrated Border Management Fund. As this figure is slightly higher than originally planned, the Federal Council referred a dispatch to Parliament on 5 June to this effect. In return, Switzerland will receive additional funding for measures of its own. The BMVI enables countries at the EU's external borders in particular to strengthen their border management and visa procedures.

Ignazio Cassis and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider meet secretary general of International Organisation of La Francophonie

04.06.2026 — Press releases EDA
Thirty years after joining the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF), Switzerland has reaffirmed its commitment to the organisation at a time of increasing geopolitical polarisation and financial constraints. At a meeting in Bern with the secretary general of the IOF, Louise Mushikiwabo, federal councillors Ignazio Cassis and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider stressed the need to support a useful and effective IOF, while continuing to invest in diversity in language and culture. In particular, they stressed the importance of language learning as a vector for dialogue and mutual understanding, and highlighted the challenges of digital governance.

Ignazio Cassis and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider meet secretary general of International Organisation of La Francophonie

04.06.2026 — Press releases Europa
Thirty years after joining the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF), Switzerland has reaffirmed its commitment to the organisation at a time of increasing geopolitical polarisation and financial constraints. At a meeting in Bern with the secretary general of the IOF, Louise Mushikiwabo, federal councillors Ignazio Cassis and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider stressed the need to support a useful and effective IOF, while continuing to invest in diversity in language and culture. In particular, they stressed the importance of language learning as a vector for dialogue and mutual understanding, and highlighted the challenges of digital governance.

State Secretary for Security Policy visits the Multinational Force and Observers in Egypt

03.06.2026 — Press releases Europa
Markus Mäder, State Secretary for Security Policy, will travel to Egypt from 3 to 4 June. The purpose of the official trip is to visit the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), an international organisation based in Sharm El-Sheikh. Switzerland has provided funding to the MFO since 1995, thereby contributing to stability in the Sinai and upholding of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty.

OECD Ministerial Meeting on Industrial Policy

02.06.2026 — Press releases Europa
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, will lead the Swiss delegation at the next Meeting of the Council at Ministerial Level of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to be held in Paris on 3 and 4 June 2026. This meeting, themed “Getting industrial policies right for open markets, growth and prosperity”, will offer ministers the opportunity, at a time of geopolitical tensions, to discuss industrial policy, its implications and risks, as well as the OECD’s strategic directions.

FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel holds political consultations with Italy

29.05.2026 — Press releases EDA
On 29 November 2026, the state secretary of the FDFA, Alexandre Fasel, held political consultations with his Italian counterpart in Bern. His talks with the secretary general of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Riccardo Guariglia, focused on bilateral relations, current European policy issues and international developments.

Long-range ground-based air defence: Information received from contacted providers

29.05.2026 — Press releases Europa
The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse today received the last documents from the contacted manufacturers in four countries regarding an additional system for long-range ground-based air defence. The information received is now being analysed and will serve as a basis, so that the Federal Council will be able to decide on the next steps over the summer.

First Swiss F-35A reaches important production milestone

28.05.2026 — Press releases Europa
Main assembly of the first F-35A aircraft destined for Switzerland has begun in the USA. The Swiss F-35 programme is thus reaching a further important milestone on the way to delivery of the first aircraft from mid-2027.

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