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Tech4Good at WEF

Tech4Good at WEF

At the Tech4Good event in Davos, the SDC presented projects in the construction sector that save millions of tons of CO2.

Federal Council delegation meets President of the EU Commission

Federal Council delegation meets President of the EU Commission

Switzerland's bilateral relations with the EU were at the heart of the discussions at the WEF, with regard on the institutional agreement.

Enlargement contribution - what has it achieved?

Enlargement contribution - what has it achieved?

Ten years of cooperation with Romania and Bulgaria: a review.

New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps

New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis attends New Year's reception hosted by President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga.

SDC-supported, Oscar-nominated

SDC-supported, Oscar-nominated

The film «Honeyland» could win an Oscar in two categories. The main actress was discovered as part of the SDC's programme for nature conservation in North Macedonia.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

Discover the world with the FDFA and with peace mind

It doesn't matter if you're a backpacker or a jet-setter: the FDFA provides a wide range of services for anyone who wants to travel abroad.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

Multilateralism

Multilateralism

FDFA commitment to refugees and migration issues

Switzerland is committed at several levels to protecting refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants.

Foreign policy strategy 2016–19

The foreign policy strategy 2016–19 is geared to safeguarding Swiss values and interests: independence, security and prosperity.

International cooperation

International cooperation

Effective cooperation

Swiss development cooperation should become more focused and effective. The FDFA and the EAER have conducted a consultation on this issue.

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.