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Tragedy in Crans-Montana

Tragedy in Crans-Montana

Following the devastating fire in a bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, the FDFA is in contact with the countries affected due to the foreign victims.

Start of the Swiss 2026 OSCE chairpersonship

Start of the Swiss 2026 OSCE chairpersonship

Switzerland's OSCE chairpersonship is part of its ongoing commitment to peace, security and stability in Europe.

Joint Declaration on Humanitarian Aid for the Gaza Strip

Joint Declaration on Humanitarian Aid for the Gaza Strip

Switzerland supports a joint ministerial statement calling for unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip.

Switzerland-EU package: the next steps

Switzerland-EU package: the next steps

Following the consultation process, the Federal Council has made its decisions on adjustments.

Federal Council adopts a consular strategy for the first time

Consular services

Federal Council adopts a consular strategy for the first time

Through its first consular strategy, the Federal Council is restructuring consular work to make it fit for a networked, digital and increasingly mobile Switzerland abroad.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

Swiss chairpersonship of the OSCE for 2026

Find out about the priorities, actions and events of the Swiss chairpersonship of the OSCE in 2026, headed by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.

Switzerland-EU relations

Switzerland and the European Union have substantively concluded the negotiations on the basis of the package approach. The Swiss delegation, led by chief negotiator Patric Franzen, had met the objectives set under the negotiating mandate of the Federal Council.

Measures taken by the Confederation to support Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. Since then, the Swiss Confederation has been implementing measures in various fields to help people affected by the war. From emergency aid packages to the reconstruction process - you can find all the Confederation's measures here.

International cooperation

International cooperation

International Cooperation (IC) Strategy 2025–28

The Federal Council has adopted the International Cooperation Strategy and set out the IC goals for the years 2025 to 2028.

In the FDFA‘s sights

From Berne to the 170 or so Swiss representations around the world, from the trips and speeches of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to cooperation projects, follow the work of the FDFA on a daily basis by subscribing to our various social media accounts.

Head of the Department

Head of the Department

Welcome to the FDFA

Discover the FDFA with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, who will introduce you to the work and role of the department. Have a look at his portrait and speeches.