Launching event of the Public Safety & Security - Internal Affairs Programme

Local news, 06.05.2026

A conference marking the official launch of the Internal Affairs Programme, financed by the second Swiss Contribution to Romania, took place on 30th April in Bucharest. Hosted by the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, it brought together representatives from Swiss and Romanian institutions involved in the Programme's implementation. 

Launching event Internal Affairs Programme
Launching event Public Safety & Security - Internal Affairs Programme © Embassy of Switzerland in Romania

The launching event aimed at presenting the Internal Affairs Programme, operated by the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, which focuses on: 

  • Implementation of the community police concept in selected Romanian localities;
  • Fight against human trafficking and organised crime;
  • Improvement of emergency interventions, including air rescue

Several Romanian and Swiss actors are involved in the Programme's activities: the General Inspectorate of Romanian Police, Department for Emergency Situations, General Inspectorate of Aviation as well as several Swiss partners such as the Federal Office of Police, Savatan Police Academy, NGO Coginta and Basel Institute on Governance. 

You can find more information on the Programme under this factsheet  (PDF, 2 Pages, 716.8 kB, English)