Here you can find the last 12 media releases and other news published by the FDFA, such as statements, announcements and articles, in chronological order.
All media releases can be found on the News Service of the Federal Administration.
21.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
The FDFA is deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in fighting in Syria and calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the cessation of hostilities agreement of 12 February 2016, and to facilitate immediate and unhampered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid to people caught in the combat zones. The cessation of hostilities is indispensable to reach a political solution, thereby putting an end to the cycle of violence in Syria.
21.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
The FDFA welcomes Solar Impulse's departure on the second part of its round-the-world flight. The project, which is being conducted by Swiss nationals Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, shows how much inventiveness, innovation and unique projects are paving the way to the world's future with regard to sources of energy.
21.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
The FDFA is deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in fighting in Syria and calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the cessation of hostilities agreement of 12 February 2016, and to facilitate immediate and unhampered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid to people caught in the combat zones. The cessation of hostilities is indispensable to reach a political solution, thereby putting an end to the cycle of violence in Syria.
20.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
Der Bundesrat hat heute die Vernehmlassung zur Totalrevision der Steueramtshilfeverordnung (StAhiV) eröffnet. Die Revision definiert den Rahmen und die nötigen Verfahren für den spontanen Informationsaustausch, einschliesslich jene, die für den Informationsaustausch über Steuervorbescheide (sogenannte «Rulings») gelten. Die Vernehmlassung dauert bis zum 10. August 2016.
20.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
Le 20 avril 2016, le Conseil fédéral a adopté un message relatif à l’octroi d’un prêt à la Fondation des immeubles pour les organisations internationales (FIPOI) d’un montant de 9,9 millions de francs au bénéfice du CICR. Ce prêt, à taux d’intérêt préférentiel et remboursable sur 30 ans, est destiné à la rénovation du bâtiment de siège du CICR à Genève. Cette décision s’inscrit dans la politique d’Etat hôte de la Suisse visant à renforcer l’attractivité du pays comme l’un des principaux centres de la gouvernance mondiale, et en particulier la position de Genève comme capitale humanitaire mondiale.
19.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
En 2015, un peu plus de 80 000 personnes se sont vu retirer leur permis de conduire en Suisse, soit davantage qu’en 2014. Comme l’année précédente, les principaux motifs de retrait étaient une vitesse excessive et la conduite en état d’ébriété. Tel est le bilan des derniers chiffres du registre automatisé des mesures administratives (ADMAS) de l’Office fédéral des routes (OFROU).
14.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter received the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Pierre Krähenbühl, on Thursday in Bern. They discussed developments in the Middle East and Switzerland's support for UNRWA.
14.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter received the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Pierre Krähenbühl, on Thursday in Bern. They discussed developments in the Middle East and Switzerland's support for UNRWA.
14.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
On 14 April 2016, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter met in Bern with the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn, for a working breakfast to discuss bilateral relations, matters related to European policy and current international issues. Mr Asselborn, who is visiting Switzerland for several days, will also be meeting with Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga.
14.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
Today in Lucerne, in order to enhance its work in vocational education and training – always a priority of Swiss aid – Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), created a donor committee with Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. The four countries will pool their expertise and support projects in developing countries to improve economic prospects for young people and enable them to access local labour markets.
14.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer as Head of the Swiss delegation and Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, will take part in the joint Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., from 15 to 17 April 2016. In the run-up to the meetings, Switzerland will additionally take part in the second meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors under China’s Presidency. The global economic outlook and the situation on financial markets will be the key topics. In the case of the World Bank Group, the spotlight will be on the institution's role with regard to addressing new global development challenges.
13.04.2016
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Press releases
EDA
With an official development assistance (ODA) rate of 0.52% of its gross national income (GNI), Switzerland remained in 2015 in the top third of donor countries according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Switzerland ranks 8th among the 29 member states of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), which will publish its ranking this Wednesday. Switzerland spends over 13% of its ODA on hosting asylum seekers during their first year in Switzerland.
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