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Jacques Gerber appointed Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine
04.09.2024
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Press releases
EDA
Bern, 04.09.2024 – At its meeting on 4 September 2024, the Federal Council appointed Jacques Gerber to act as Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine. Mr Gerber, who is currently councillor of state for the canton of Jura, will carry out preparatory work for and manage the Federal Council's consolidated 'Ukraine country programme'. The 51-year-old will take up his new post on 1 January 2025.
No lifting of protection status S
04.09.2024
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Press releases
Europa
The situation in Ukraine is not expected to change in the foreseeable future. The Federal Council therefore decided at its meeting on 4 September not to lift the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees before 4 March 2026 and to extend the support measures for this group of people (Programme S) until then.
2025 budget with integrated task and financial plan for 2026 to 2028 available
22.08.2024
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Press releases
Europa
Effective immediately, the 2025 budget is available in electronic format on the website of the Federal Finance Administration (FFA). The hard copy will be released in mid-September.
Ukraine: Federal Council decides on further measures of the 14th package of sanctions
21.08.2024
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Press releases
Europa
On 21 August, the Federal Council decided to adopt further measures of the EU's 14th package of sanctions against Russia. These measures will take effect on 27 August. On 9 July, 69 individuals and 47 entities were already added to Switzerland's sanctions list.
Communities in Sumy, Kherson, Khmelnytskyi and Chernihiv regions are invited to participate in the competition and implement digitalization projects
29.07.2024
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Local news
Ukraine
With funding from Switzerland, the EGAP Program, implemented by the East Europe Foundation and in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, announces a competition for the selection of 16 territorial communities in the Sumy, Kherson, Khmelnytskyi and Chernihiv regions to implement the digitization projects.
National Day address from the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd to Swiss citizens abroad
23.07.2024
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Press releases
Ukraine
Dear Swiss citizens abroad,
Behind me you can see several mountains: the Matterhorn, the Chasseral, the Säntis, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. I hope that this panorama brings a sense of home to your screen.
Tender Announcement
17.07.2024
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Local news
Ukraine
We are looking for an implementer for the new project supported by Switzerland “Trauma Rehabilitation in Ukraine (TRUE)”.
Ukraine: Federal Council wants to involve private sector more in recovery efforts
26.06.2024
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Press releases
EDA
The Swiss private sector is to play a key role in Ukraine's recovery. Switzerland's Federal Council plans to make CHF 500 million available over the next four years to better involve the private sector in these efforts. The funds will come from the CHF 1.5 billion earmarked for Ukraine in the International Cooperation Strategy 2025–28. In addition, the Federal Council intends to provide CHF 66 million to support early recovery in the east of the country as well as the reconstruction and modernisation of basic infrastructure in the areas of energy security, water supply and public transport. All of this was decided by the Federal Council at its meeting on 26 June 2024.
States at Summit on Peace in Ukraine agree on common positions and next steps
16.06.2024
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Press releases
EDA
At the close of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Sunday, 16 June, the vast majority of participating states agreed on jointly formulated positions and next steps with a view to a future peace process. President Viola Amherd commended the joint communiqué that emerged from the Bürgenstock summit as a strong signal from the international community for peace based on international law and the UN Charter. 92 states from all regions of the world took part in the summit, 57 of which were represented by heads of state and government.
Switzerland receives 100 state guests for Summit on Peace in Ukraine
14.06.2024
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Press releases
Europa
President Viola Amherd will open the summit on peace in Ukraine on Saturday, 15 June. 100 delegations will attend the summit, including 57 heads of state and government from around the world. The aim of the summit is to initiate a peace process, generate trust and outline ideas for the next steps towards such a process. All states present should be given the opportunity to put forward their visions for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ignazio Cassis discusses Ukraine's nuclear facilities with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
12.06.2024
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis received Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi in Bern on 12 June 2024. The discussions focused on the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities and Switzerland's support for the IAEA's work in Ukraine. The meeting is part of a series of high-level exchanges with the IAEA, and underscores the importance that Switzerland attaches to nuclear safety and security and to the IAEA as a whole, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to attend third Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin
10.06.2024
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Press releases
EDA
Switzerland has been supporting the recovery and reconstruction process in Ukraine since the start of the war. In line with this commitment, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will attend the third Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Berlin on 11 and 12 June 2024, following on from the URCs in Lugano (2022) and London (2023). The Berlin conference will focus, among other things, on private sector involvement, social aspects and the promotion of local and regional development.
