The FDFA
Insights into Swiss foreign policy: the FDFA provides information on its activities, priority topics and organisation in the form of press releases, speeches and publications.
News overview
Detailed articles and interviews on current topics in Swiss foreign policy.
Media and current affairs
News, information and contacts: all the key information for media representatives on the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs at a glance.
Speeches
Speeches by the head and representatives of the FDFA.
Publications
The publications of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs provide an overview of Switzerland's foreign policy issues, priorities and activities.
Organisation and history of the FDFA
Das EDA gestaltet im Auftrag des Bundesrates die Schweizer Aussenpolitik und besteht aus Dienststellen an der Zentrale in Bern sowie aus dem Aussennetz.
FDFA mandates and contributions
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) uses two main instruments to implement its projects and programmes, particularly in development cooperation and humanitarian aid: mandates and contributions. These differ in terms of their legal and operational structure.
Access to official documents
According to the Federal Act on Freedom of Information in the Administration, everyone has the right to access official documents of the Federal Administration, provided that there are no overriding public or private interests in keeping the information confidential.
Contact
Are you looking to get in touch with the FDFA? You can reach out by phone, email or social media.