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

Reports and studies6 March 2026

Foreign Policy Report 2025

The Federal Council approved the 2025 Foreign Policy Report at its meeting on 6 March 2026. The report gives an account of the foreign policy activities of the past year and takes stock of the Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27 at the halfway point.

Aussenpolitischer-Bericht-APS_2025_EN.pdf

PDF4.10 MB

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 2024–27

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.

aussenpolitische-strategie-2024-27_EN.pdf

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.

Aussenpolitische-Strategie-2020-23_EN.pdf

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.

Betriebliche-Chancengleichheit-Aktionsplan-2028_EN.pdf

PDF352.03 kB

Publications Overview

Peace and Human Rights

Brochures, publications and flyers12 October 2026

Roadmap on the Prevention and Eradicaton of Torture

The roadmap sets out how torture can be prevented more effectively, how cases of ill-treatment can be consistently prosecuted, and how victims can be better protected.

roadmap-prevention-eradicaton-torture.pdf

PDF2.88 MB

Guides and manuals15 September 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.

Leitlinien_Menschenrechte_2026-2029_EN.pdf

PDF3.60 MB

Periodical publication1 September 2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2026

As Chair of the OSCE for 2026, Switzerland is contributing to international security and lasting peace. This issue shows how, despite significant tensions, bridges are being built, lines of communication are being kept open and joint solutions are being found. From cybersecurity to combating torture, from the South Caucasus to Central Asia, the articles illustrate how the OSCE continues to be effective and pursues a forward-looking approach in its work.

PDF3.24 MB

Periodical publication1 June 2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2026

The Middle East is the epicentre of regional tensions with global implications. This issue examines both the work of Swiss military observers and Swiss diplomacy as they walk the perpetual tightrope between escalation and peacebuilding. We take you beyond the headlines for a close, real-life look at latest events on the ground – just as we do in our reporting from the external EU border.

PDF2.27 MB

Periodical publication1 March 2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2026

Peace support and Swiss security policy are closely intertwined – as demonstrated by SWISSCOY in Kosovo. This issue of SPS sheds light on the connection using examples of military peace support and international cooperation. Civilian expert missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia and South Sudan also contribute to sustainable peace.

PDF3.02 MB

Periodical publication1 December 2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2025

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.

PDF3.46 MB

Periodical publication1 September 2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2025

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

Publications Overview

Geographical strategies

6 March 2026

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

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.

Strategie_ASIEN_G20_2025_2028_EN_20260211.pdf

PDF1.77 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

Schlussbericht-Umsetzung-Botschaft-2017-2020_en.pdf

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.

strategie-gegen-korruption-2026-29_DE.pdf

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.

201125_Strategie_gegen_Korruption_EN.pdf

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.

strategie-landeskommunikation-2025-2028_EN.pdf

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.

richtlinien-des-eda-zur-zusammenarbeit-mit-sponsoren-2021_EN.pdf

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.

strategie-landeskommunikation-2021-2024_EN.pdf

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

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) sees the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act in 2025 as an opportunity to take stock and look forward with a positive agenda. Through its 2022–25 action plan for the OSCE, Switzerland seeks to identify measures which will help strengthen the organisation and rebuild European security. The action plan does not aim to cover Switzerland's entire policy within the OSCE; instead, it highlights those areas in which Switzerland can make a significant contribution by 2025.

PDF3.91 MB

Publications Overview

Travel

1 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

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).

strategie-ruestungskontrolle-und-abruestung-2022-2025-EN.pdf

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.

Practice-Guide-to-International-Treatie-2023_EN.pdf

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?

Verhaeltnis-von-Voelkerrecht-und-Landesrecht_de.pdf

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

Foreign Policy Report 2025

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 2024–27

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

Roadmap on the Prevention and Eradicaton of Torture

Guidelines on human rights 2026–29

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2026

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2025

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2025

Swiss Peace Mediation

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2025

Geographical strategies

Africa Strategy 2025–2028

Asia G20 Strategy 2025–28

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

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