Published on 4 February 2026

Publications

The publications of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) provide an overview of Switzerland's foreign policy topics, priorities and activities.

Here you will find a summary of all current and past publications.

Publications by category

Foreign Policy

Brochures, publications and flyers19 December 2025

Consular Strategy 2026–29

The Consular Strategy is one of the thematic follow-up strategies to the Federal Council's Foreign Policy Strategy.

PDF2.26 MB

Reports and studies26 February 2025

2024 Foreign Policy report

The Federal Council submits the foreign policy report to Parliament every year to give an account of Switzerland's foreign policy activities. (French)

PDF3.31 MB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 January 2024

Fact sheet: Peace and security

PDF110.53 kB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 January 2024

Fact sheet: Multilateralism

PDF101.22 kB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 January 2024

Fact sheet: Other world regions

PDF154.78 kB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 January 2024

Fact sheet: Europe

PDF77.28 kB

Guides and manuals13 January 2024

Foreign policy strategy 2024–2027

At the beginning of each legislative period, the Federal Council presents a foreign policy strategy which provides the central guidelines for Switzerland's foreign policy for four years and sets out priorities and objectives. It serves as a compass in a volatile world.

PDF7.20 MB

Guides and manuals22 March 2022

Guidelines on Water 2022–2025

The Guidelines on Water 2022–2025 substantiate the principles of the Foreign Policy Strategy 2020−23 and the IC Strategy 2021−24 in relation to the foreign policy thematic priority of water. The structure is framed by the five key objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. The guidelines are part of the third level of the cascade of core foreign policy documents. They are primarily aimed at the FDFA but may also provide guidance for other departments and actors. A glossary explains the key terms.

PDF4.60 MB

Guides and manuals14 February 2020

Switzerland's foreign policy strategy for 2020–23

The strategy sets out the Federal Council's key foreign policy priorities for the 2020–23 legislative period. The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

PDF4.46 MB

Guides and manuals1 January 2016

Swiss Foreign Policy strategy 2016–19

The strategy sets out the Federal Council's priorities and areas of special interest in foreign policy. Its strategic objectives for the 2016–2019 legislative period include consolidating and regulating relations with the EU and the EU and EFTA countries, working more closely with global partners, expanding mediation activities in the field of peace and security, and pursuing the commitment to sustainable development and prosperity.

PDF626.60 kB

Publications Overview

Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision (AVIS28)

2 July 2019

AVIS28: Switzerland in the world 2028

What will the world look like in ten years? Which trends could become stronger in the future and what impact will they have on people and society? On behalf of Federal Councillor Cassis, a working group with experts from science, business and civil society, the President of the Conference of Cantonal Governments and high-ranking FDFA officials discussed ideas on how Switzerland should position itself in terms of foreign policy for the world of tomorrow. The report "Switzerland in the World 2028" analyses the drivers of change and derives consequences for foreign policy.

PDF5.61 MB

2 July 2019

AVIS28 at a glance

A foreign policy vision for Switzerland

PDF1.50 MB

Publications Overview

Equal opportunities in the workplace

31 December 2022

Equal opportunities in the workplace: FDFA Action Plan 2028

The FDFA Action Plan 2028 on Equal Opportunities in the workplace is based on the findings of the evaluation of the Equal Opportunities Policy 2010–2020. It comprises four fields of action with measurable goals and concrete measures for the period 2022–2028. It aims to create a common understanding in order to improve equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion within the FDFA.

PDF352.03 kB

Publications Overview

Peace and Human Rights

Guides and manuals24 February 2026

Guidelines on human rights 2026–29

The new Guidelines on Human Rights 2026–29: clear principles, specific areas of action and a broad range of instruments.

PDF1.37 MB

Periodical publication5 February 2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2025

PDF3.46 MB

Periodical publication1 September 2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2025

Democracy is under pressure worldwide – a development that affects us all. In this edition of SPS, two prominent members of the academic community explain where things stand and how the future looks for democracy support. Articles on the first elections in South Sudan, defence in cyberspace, and the importance of communication by the judiciary provide real-world examples to supplement this analysis.

PDF3.54 MB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 July 2025

Swiss Peace Mediation

PDF2.75 MB

Periodical publication1 June 2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2025

This issue places the spotlight on Switzerland's work at the UN's headquarters in New York and Vienna, with Swiss officers reporting on their wide-ranging tasks as well as diplomats on anticipatory science diplomacy at the UN Security Council. It also covers the protection of civilian and humanitarian personnel in conflict areas, combating human trafficking and the elections in Kosovo.

PDF3.04 MB

Periodical publication1 March 2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2025

The Middle East has been a focus for civilian and military peacebuilding since 1948 when the very first UN peacekeeping mission was established. This region is now undergoing profound changes. In this edition, Swiss experts discuss their roles and experiences in the Middle East as well as in the UN Security Council team in New York and in Mauritania.

PDF3.15 MB

Periodical publication1 December 2024

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2024

The focus topic of edition 4/2024 is ‘UN challenges in the field’ and is a continuation of the focus topic of edition 4/2023 "UN peacekeeping missions in a state of flux". Four articles discuss how the UN's realignment in the area of peacekeeping is already being implemented in the field and what future changes will be needed.

PDF3.35 MB

Reports and studies23 October 2024

Second voluntary report on the implementation of international humanitarian law by Switzerland

PDF1.16 MB

Periodical publication1 September 2024

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2024

In this issue, we look at opportunities for women in peacebuilding. A Swiss legal professional deployed to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office is profiled. The issue also features two contributions on OSCE activities: water diplomacy as an inclusive conflict resolution strategy in Central Asia, and equal opportunities policy and gender issues.

PDF2.58 MB

Publications Overview

Geographical strategies

11 February 2026

Asia G20 Strategy 2025–28

On 20 June 2025, the Federal Council adopted its new Strategy for Asia G20 Strategy 2025–28.

PDF1.77 MB

20 December 2024

Africa Strategy 2025–2028

On 20 December 2024, the Federal Council adopted its new Strategy for Africa 2025–2028. Peace and security, prosperity and competitiveness, as well as the environment, democracy and governance are the priorities of the strategy. In view of the growing political and economic importance of the African continent, Switzerland intends to strengthen its partnerships with the continent in the interests of both sides.

PDF3.82 MB

15 February 2023

South East Asia Strategy 2023–2026

For the first time, the Federal Council has adopted a regional strategy concerning the countries of South East Asia. The strategy is intended to broaden Switzerland's relations with the region and to coherently harness the many opportunities offered by the overall growth of the Asia-Pacific. It complements the China Strategy that the Federal Council approved in 2021.

PDF8.23 MB

16 February 2022

Americas Strategy 2022–2025

This report, which was approved by the Federal Council on 16 February 2021, is a geographical follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23 (FPS 20–23). The approval of the Americas Strategy 2022–25 is one of the measures taken by the Federal Council in meeting its annual objectives for 2021.

PDF3.65 MB

27 August 2021

MENA Strategy 2021–2024

The present report, which was approved by the Federal Council on 14 October 2020, is a geographical follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23. In accordance with objective 6.3, Switzerland has formulated a strategy for the MENA region.

PDF4.92 MB

Publications Overview

International cooperation

Brochures, publications and flyers4 August 2025

Flyer Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028

PDF1.80 MB

Guides and manuals4 August 2025

Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028

PDF7.03 MB

Reports and studies31 December 2020

Switzerland’s international cooperation is working. Final report on the implementation of the Dispatch 2017–2020

PDF16.22 MB

Guides and manuals19 February 2020

International cooperation Strategy 2021–2024

PDF6.83 MB

Publications Overview

Corruption

28 January 2026

The Federal Council's Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026–2029

The Federal Council's Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026–2029 builds on and continues the Federal Council's previous anti-corruption strategy 2021–2024. The previous operational objectives and measures have been further developed in the new strategy and new priorities have been set.

PDF667.85 kB

25 November 2020

The Federal Council’s Anti-Corruption Strategy 2021–24

This strategy for 2021–24 presents a number of goals and the measures to be taken to achieve them. Focusing largely on the Federal Council’s areas of responsibility, it presents measures specifically directed at the Federal Administration. Indirectly, however, it is intended that this strategy will have a wider influence.

PDF2.60 MB

Publications Overview

Communication abroad

Guides and manuals1 December 2024

Strategy for communication abroad 2025–28

The present Strategy for Communication Abroad 2025–28, which was approved by the Federal Council on 18 December 2020, is a thematic follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy.

PDF3.42 MB

Brochures, publications and flyers1 January 2021

FDFA Guidelines on Partnering with Sponsors

The Guidelines on Partnering with Sponsors condensed into this document offer a binding framework for the FDFA, at the head office in Berne, but also through the network of Swiss representation. They support all FDFA staff entering into partnerships with sponsors.

PDF1.24 MB

Guides and manuals18 December 2020

Strategy for communication abroad 2021–24

The present Strategy for Communication Abroad 2021–24, which was approved by the Federal Council on 18 December 2020, is a thematic follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23. According to Article 3 of the Ordinance on the Cultivation of Switzerland’s Image Abroad (SR 194.11), the Federal Council adopts a Strategy for Communication Abroad for a period of four years at a time.

PDF795.57 kB

Publications Overview

Maritime Strategy

2 June 2023

Maritime Strategy 2023–27

Switzerland intends to make a contribution on maritime-related issues and influence future developments. The Maritime Strategy is intended to contribute to the coherence of federal policy in the maritime sector by providing a holistic view of all actors. Switzerland's potential in the maritime environment should be fully exploited in political, economic, social, legal and scientific terms, taking environmental aspects into account.

PDF4.12 MB

Publications Overview

OSCE

13 January 2022

Switzerland's action plan for the OSCE for 2022–25

Il DFAE considera il 50° anniversario dell’Atto finale di Helsinki, nel 2025, come un’opportunità per stilare un bilancio e guardare al futuro con un’agenda positiva. Il piano d’azione OSCE 2022–2025 della Svizzera è inteso a individuare misure che contribuiscano a rafforzare l’organizzazione e a consolidare nuovamente la sicurezza in Europa. Il piano d’azione non ha la pretesa di presentare la politica della Svizzera in seno all’OSCE in maniera esaustiva. È tuttavia incentrato sui settori in cui la Svizzera è in grado di apportare un valore aggiunto entro il 2025.

PDF3.91 MB

Publications Overview

Travel

Brochures, publications and flyers1 December 2024

Flyer Helpline FDFA

This practical card in credit-card format provides you with useful information such as the telephone number and e-mail address of the FDFA Helpline, along with important internet addresses to help you be well prepared for your next trip.

PDF1.35 MB

Guides and manuals31 December 2023

Tips and advice in pocket format

The Travel section tells you what you need to know when preparing for your journey and when you are in the host country. The A6 brochure tells you when the embassy and the consulate can help you and there is also a list of useful addresses. The PDF is only available in German, French or Italian.

PDF2.54 MB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 December 2019

Travel checklist

Good preparation is an important part of a successful trip, and this travel checklist will help you. It shows you what to consider and prepare for before and after booking, as well as shortly before departure.

PDF886.29 kB

Publications Overview

Arms Control and Disarmament

2 February 2022

Arms Control and Disarmament Strategy 2022–2025

This report, which was approved by the Federal Council on 2 February 2022, is a thematic strategy following up on the Foreign Policy Strategy 2020−23 (FPS 2020−23).

PDF11.21 MB

Publications Overview

Swiss Peace Supporter

International law

Reports and studies23 October 2024

Second voluntary report on the implementation of international humanitarian law by Switzerland

PDF1.16 MB

Guides and manuals31 December 2023

Practice Guide to International Treaties

The present Guide describes as completely as possible the rules and practice followed by Switzerland in the field of treaties. It is primarily for practitioners of the federal administration, in Switzerland and in the representations abroad.The present Guide describes as completely as possible the rules and practice followed by Switzerland in the field of treaties. It is primarily for practitioners of the federal administration, in Switzerland and in the representations abroad.

PDF1.36 MB

Brochures, publications and flyers3 March 2022

Brochure: Swiss neutrality

With this joint brochure of the FDFA and the DDPS, we set out what Switzerland’s neutrality means and how it is implemented. Swiss neutrality no longer needs to be invented, but understanding its importance and role is important for our country, today and in the future.

PDF546.64 kB

Brochures, publications and flyers31 December 2018

The relation between international law and national law in Switzerland

By looking at examples, the brochure explains the interaction between international law and Swiss law. Where and when does which law apply and how does one influence the other?

PDF1.65 MB

Brochures, publications and flyers1 April 2018

The ABC of International Humanitarian Law

The ABCs of International Humanitarian Law is essentially a glossary of terms explaining the key concepts of international humanitarian law, which is also known as the law of armed conflict. The brochure offers, beside the glossary, a short introduction on the development and area of application of this special field of international law.

PDF456.41 kB

Brochures, publications and flyers1 January 2009

ABC of International Law

PDF459.80 kB

Publications Overview

Contact

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Publications

Overview of all FDFA publications

Publications by category

Foreign Policy

Consular Strategy 2026–29

2024 Foreign Policy report

Fact sheet: Peace and security

Fact sheet: Multilateralism

Fact sheet: Other world regions

Fact sheet: Europe

Foreign policy strategy 2024–2027

Guidelines on Water 2022–2025

Switzerland's foreign policy strategy for 2020–23

Swiss Foreign Policy strategy 2016–19

Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision (AVIS28)

AVIS28: Switzerland in the world 2028

AVIS28 at a glance

Equal opportunities in the workplace

Equal opportunities in the workplace: FDFA Action Plan 2028

Peace and Human Rights

Guidelines on human rights 2026–29

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2025

Swiss Peace Mediation

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2024

Second voluntary report on the implementation of international humanitarian law by Switzerland

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2024

Geographical strategies

Asia G20 Strategy 2025–28

Africa Strategy 2025–2028

South East Asia Strategy 2023–2026

Americas Strategy 2022–2025

MENA Strategy 2021–2024

International cooperation

Flyer Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028

Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028

Switzerland’s international cooperation is working. Final report on the implementation of the Dispatch 2017–2020

International cooperation Strategy 2021–2024

Corruption

The Federal Council's Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026–2029

The Federal Council’s Anti-Corruption Strategy 2021–24

Communication abroad

Strategy for communication abroad 2025–28

FDFA Guidelines on Partnering with Sponsors

Strategy for communication abroad 2021–24

Maritime Strategy

Maritime Strategy 2023–27

OSCE

Switzerland's action plan for the OSCE for 2022–25

Travel

Flyer Helpline FDFA

Tips and advice in pocket format

Travel checklist

Arms Control and Disarmament

Arms Control and Disarmament Strategy 2022–2025

Swiss Peace Supporter

International law

Second voluntary report on the implementation of international humanitarian law by Switzerland

Practice Guide to International Treaties

Brochure: Swiss neutrality

The relation between international law and national law in Switzerland

The ABC of International Humanitarian Law

ABC of International Law

Contact