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Das Abkommen EU–UK und seine Relevanz für die Schweiz

Bilaterale Beziehungen

Das Abkommen EU–UK und seine Relevanz für die Schweiz

Am 24. Dezember einigten sich die EU und das UK auf ein Handels- und Kooperationsabkommen. Was bedeutet das Abkommen für die Schweiz – die wichtigsten Fakten.

Switzerland steps up its partnership with Sub-Saharan Africa

Switzerland steps up its partnership with Sub-Saharan Africa

The Federal Council has adopted a strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time to strengthen Switzerland's political profile and to seize opportunities.

OSCE: appointment of Swiss Special Representative in Ukraine

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

OSCE: appointment of Swiss Special Representative in Ukraine

Ambassador Heidi Grau has been appointed by the Chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for 2021 as its Special Representative in Ukraine.

Human resources policy at the FDFA – various articles by CH Media

Human resources policy

Human resources policy at the FDFA – various articles by CH Media

In recent days, newspapers from the CH Media group have published a number of articles concerning the FDFA's human resources policy. The FDFA maintains that its human resources policy is appropriate and transparent.

FDFA State Secretariat: new structure, new leadership

FDFA State Secretariat: new structure, new leadership

Livia Leu became the new head of the State Secretariat of the FDFA on 1 January 2021. The Secretariat comprises both geographic and thematic divisions, as well as units providing specific services.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

"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.

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

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 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.

Institutional agreement

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