Newsticker overview

In 2026, Switzerland assumes the chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for the third time, following its previous terms in 1996 and 2014.

Here you will find news on the FDFA’s latest activities across the Americas.

It is intended to ensure that the cantons are involved in the application of the institutional elements of the single market agreements.

Switzerland has joined a joint statement expressing its deep concern about the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip.

Switzerland’s position on the ceasefire agreement between the parties to the conflict.

Information on the talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland.

The G7 summit, organised by France, will take place in June 2026 in Évian, near the Swiss border. The FDFA provides information on measures taken in connection with this meeting.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis personally welcomed the delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia in Geneva and officially opened the talks.

One year after the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan, millions of people are dependent on humanitarian aid. Switzerland is responding.

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.