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7th Annual Meeting of the Swiss- Hungarian Cooperation Programme and project visits in Hungary

20.05.2015 — Local news Hungary

On the occasion of the 7^th Annual Meeting of the Swiss- Hungarian Cooperation Programme, Elisabeth von Capeller, Head of Domain Cooperation Eastern Europe of the Swiss Agency of Development and Cooperation (SDC), visited Budapest on 19^th and 20^th of May 2015.

State Secretary Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch on economic mission in Hungary

05.05.2015 — Local news Hungary

On the occasion of the general assembly for the 20^th anniversary of the Swisscham Hungary Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch, Director of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Director of the Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate, together with a business delegation was on official visit to Budapest on the 4^th and 5^th of May 2015.

Eco week opening in Eger

21.04.2015 — Local news Hungary

The biodiversity project “Widening Green Kindergarten and Ecoschool movements”, a project funded by the Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Programme, organised its first roadshow event in Eger at the Eszterházy Károly College Practice School on 21 April 2015.

Celebration of 20 years town twinning between Tápiógyörgye and Wünnewil-Flamatt

18.04.2015 — Local news Hungary

The Hungarian municipality Tápiógyörgye and the Swiss municipality Wünnewil-Flamatt celebrated the 20th anniversary of their town twinning on Saturday, 18^thof April 2015 in Tápiógyörgye with a varied cultural program.

Gala night on the occasion of the 20th jubilee of the Swisscham Hungary

27.03.2015 — Local news Hungary

On the occasion of the 20th jubilee of the Swisscham Hungary there was a gala night on Friday the March 27 in the Marriott Hotel in Budapest.

Fraisa inaugurates coating centre in Sárospatak

19.03.2015 — Local news Hungary

On the 19th of March 2015, the Swiss medium-sized enterprise Fraisa opened a high-tech coating centre in Sárospatak in the presence of the Hungarian Secretary of State Balázs Rákossy and the Ambassador of Switzerland.

The winner of the Concours de la Chanson Francophone will travel to Lausanne

Viktoria Eöry, la gagnante du Concours de la Chanson Francophone avec les membres du jury.

11.03.2015 — Local news Hungary

Viktoria Eöry is the winner of this year’s Concours de la Chanson Francophone! The first prize is a visit to beautiful Lausanne on Lake Geneva, including flight and train tickets and two nights in a three star hotel.

Tour of the string quartet Sine Nomine under the banner of friendship

10.03.2015 — Local news Hungary

On the occasion of the Francophonie Festival, the Swiss string quartet Sine Nomine from Lausanne went on tour in Hungary and in Slovenia with the support of Pro Helvetia. The concerts in Budapest on the 9^th and 13^th of March as well as the one in Balatonfüred on the 11^th of March are part of the program “Swiss-Hungarian friendship: culture and traditions in the heart of Europe”.

Report on the human rights foreign policy of Switzerland: balance 2011 – 2014 and perspectives

11.02.2015 — Position Hungary

The Report on Human Rights Foreign Policy: balance 2011 – 2014 and perspectives has been approved as an attachment to the Foreign Policy Report 2014 by the Federal Council at its meeting on January 14, 2015. The report reviews the strengths of Switzerland's human rights commitment during the period in question.

Swiss Focus in Diplomacy & Trade

29.01.2015 — Press releases Hungary

The January issue of the monthly Diplomacy & Trade magazine is characterized by Switzerland. Besides an interview with Ambassador Jean-François Paroz, the January issue presents the Swiss Contribution Program, the Swisscham Hungary as well as reputable Swiss companies like Nestlé, Roche, Phoenix Mecano, Eisberg and Givaudan.

Swiss Contribution Photo Contest Award Ceremony

09.12.2014 — Press releases Hungary

The idea of the photo contest goes back to June 2012 when the Swiss – Hungarian Cooperation Programme celebrated the successful commitment of all the funds (CHF 130 million, approximately HUF 31 billion) provided to Hungary under the Swiss Contribution. Since then, all the 37 approved projects, programmes are being implemented.

Opening Ceremony of an environmental monitoring project

09.12.2014 — Local news Hungary

An environmental protection project implemented by the Middle-Danube Valley Inspectorate for Environmental Protection, Nature Conservation and Water Management has been officially opened by a press conference on 9 December 2014 in the Széchenyi Garden Restaurant in Budapest. The project is financed by the Swiss Contribution with an amount of 5.1 million Swiss francs.

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Switzerland and Hungary Strengthen Bilateral Innovation Relations

24.06.2026 — Press releases Hungary
On 9 June, the first Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum took place at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The event was jointly organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, Swisscham Hungary and BME, and attracted exceptional interest with 276 registrations.

Joint Statement on the occasion of the 31st Budapest Pride Festival

22.06.2026 — Press releases Hungary

Switzerland and Hungary Build a New Innovation Bridge: World-Leading Expertise Meets Hungarian Technological Ambition

04.06.2026 — Press releases Hungary
The experience of one of the world’s most innovative countries and Hungary’s growing technological, engineering, and research potential will come together on June 9 in Budapest at the first-ever Swiss–Hungarian Innovation Forum. The event is jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), and Swisscham Hungary Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, and will take place in Building Q of BME.

Switzerland and Hungary celebrate 80 years of renewed diplomatic relations in 2026

27.04.2026 — Press releases Hungary
The Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary will mark the 80th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Hungary in 2026. A series of events throughout the year - particularly in the second half - will highlight the close and diverse bilateral relationship under the motto “Connected in many ways!”

Switzerland steps up cooperation with EU on foreign and security policy

06.03.2026 — Press releases Hungary
Federal councillors Ignazio Cassis and Martin Pfister, Switzerland's foreign and defence ministers respectively, met with the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Kaja Kallas, in Zurich on 5 March 2026. At the meeting, Mr Cassis and Ms Kallas signed a joint declaration on strengthening foreign and security policy cooperation. An agreement simplifying Switzerland's participation in EU peacekeeping missions was also concluded. These new agreements are not part of the Swiss–EU package (Bilaterals III).

Switzerland–EU package agreement signed in Brussels

03.03.2026 — Press releases Hungary
On 2 March, President Guy Parmelin and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed the agreements comprising the Switzerland–EU package in Brussels. The agreements were initialled by the chief negotiators on 21 May 2025 and approved by the Federal Council on 13 June 2025. The dispatch on the Switzerland–EU package is expected to be approved for submission to Parliament in the course of this month.

Switzerland to take over OSCE chairpersonship in 2026

16.01.2026 — Press releases Hungary

The OSCE participating states have approved by consensus Switzerland's candidacy for the chairmanship of the organisation in 2026, thereby adopting another important institutional decision for the OSCE.

Joint Statement on the occasion of the 30th Budapest Pride Festival

23.06.2025 — Press releases Hungary
On the 30th occasion of the Budapest Pride Festival, we, the undersigned embassies and cultural institutes, reaffirm our support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons in Hungary and around the world. We stand for every person’s rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and protection from verbal and physical violence, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Swiss Traces in Budapest

19.05.2025 — Press releases Hungary

PRESS COMMUNIQUÉ – for immediate release

Swiss Traces in Budapest – Discovering Swiss Footprints in the Hungarian Capital

Budapest, [19 May 2025] The Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary is proud to present the exhibition and programme "Swiss Traces in Budapest", a series of public events that highlight various historical and contemporary ties between Switzerland and Hungary. The initiative brings Swiss heritage into the heart of the Hungarian capital through photography, interactive exploration, and guided walks.

Press Communiqué: Switzerland in Budapest – Discovering Swiss Footprints in the Hungarian Capital

12.03.2025 — Press releases Hungary
The Embassy of Switzerland in Budapest, in cooperation with the Budapest City Administration, Swisscham Hungary, Budapest Global Association and other partners, is proud to announce the launch of the "Switzerland in Budapest 2025" programme. This project aims to highlight the deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between Switzerland and Hungary by showcasing the many Swiss traces that can be discovered in Budapest. The series of events kicked off in March with various cultural events, film screenings, an art exhibition, music performances and a literature event.

Federal Council takes note of substantive conclusion of Swiss–EU negotiations

20.12.2024 — Press releases Hungary
At its meeting on 20 December 2024, the Federal Council took note with satisfaction the material conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union (EU). It noted that the Swiss delegation, led by chief negotiator Patric Franzen, has met the objectives set under the negotiating mandate. The Federal Council has instructed the relevant departments to undertake the preparatory work needed to formally conclude negotiations.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to travel to Hungary and the Western Balkans

21.05.2024 — Press releases EDA
On Wednesday, 22 May, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will travel to Budapest to meet with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó and Minister for European Union Affairs Janos Bóka. He will also pay a courtesy visit to President Tamás Sulyok. Hungary will hold the presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2024. Following his visit to Hungary, Mr Cassis will travel to Montenegro on 23 May at the invitation of Foreign Minister Filip Ivanovic, before meeting Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Siniša Mali in Belgrade on Friday, 24 May.The meetings will focus on Switzerland's bilateral relations with the three countries, European policy and the European security situation.