Here you can find the last 12 media releases and other news published by the FDFA, such as statements, announcements and articles, in chronological order.
All media releases can be found on the News Service of the Federal Administration.
18.02.2015
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Press releases
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At its meeting today, the Federal Council opened the consultation process for the preliminary draft of the Ordinance on Swiss Nationals and Institutions Abroad (Swiss Abroad Ordinance, SAO). This ordinance aims to facilitate the implementation of the Federal Act on Swiss Nationals and Institutions Abroad (Swiss Abroad Act, SAA). The SAA brings together in a single piece of legislation the most important provisions on Swiss nationals living abroad.
11.02.2015
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On 9 February 2014, Swiss citizens voted for Switzerland to control and restrict immigration autonomously and at the same time for an amendment to the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons with the European Union (EU), while safeguarding Switzerland’s overall economic interests. On Wednesday, the Federal Council took various decisions on the implementation of the new constitutional provisions. It approved the draft of the new legislation on foreign nationals and additional measures to make better use of the potential workforce within Switzerland. It also made a final decision on the negotiating mandate with the EU on the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons.
09.02.2015
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Article
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07.02.2015
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Press releases
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On Saturday evening, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) received this year's Ewald von Kleist Award. The award is given by the Munich Security Conference to honour outstanding contributions to international peace and conflict resolution. In his acceptance speech on behalf of the OSCE Troika, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter emphasised the importance of continuity in the OSCE's work.
07.02.2015
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Press releases
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Restoring security in Europe will necessitate a shared and sustained commitment by all states. At today's Munich Security Conference, the Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Didier Burkhalter, emphasised this necessity and the key role to be played by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in this process.
05.02.2015
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Press releases
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The central themes at this year's Munich Security Conference include the Ukraine conflict and the future of European security. By taking part in various events during the conference on 7 February 2015, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter is demonstrating the importance Switzerland attaches to cooperative security and continuity in the work of the Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) in Europe in restoring security and rebuilding confidence.
04.02.2015
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Press releases
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At the invitation of United States Secretary of State John Kerry, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will discuss measures at the Washington summit on 19 February 2015 to deter young people from becoming involved in terrorist groups and networks. Preventing and combating the root causes of terrorism is a foreign policy priority for Switzerland.
04.02.2015
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In 2014 about three times more Swiss wine was served at events in Swiss representations abroad than just two years before: in 2012, 2,926 cases of Swiss wine were shipped to the embassies, while last year the figure increased to 8,555. The arrangements for supplying the representations were changed by the FDFA in 2013, with the aim of promoting Swiss wines abroad, and the results show that this has been successfully accomplished.
30.01.2015
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Press releases
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Some 900 delegates from more than 80 countries attended the 5-day World Congress on Juvenile Justice in Geneva, the first such international meeting on this issue. Experts and representatives of civil society, governments and international organisations worked together to find better solutions for children and young people in conflict with the law, as well as child victims, and child witnesses. A final declaration was adopted.
30.01.2015
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Press releases
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The Federal Council deposited its instrument of ratification for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) with the United Nations in New York on 30 January 2015. The Treaty will enter into force in Switzerland after a period of 90 days.
29.01.2015
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Press releases
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More and more Swiss nationals are choosing to live abroad. In 2014, the number increased by 14,726 on the previous year to a total of 746,885 people, an increase of around 2%. These are the most recent statistics from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on the expatriate Swiss community. The figures – published annually – include all Swiss nationals registered at an embassy or consulate general. There are Swiss expats living in 200 different countries and regions around the world.
28.01.2015
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Press releases
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The current framework credit for the promotion of peace and human security expires in spring 2016. The Federal Council wants to ensure the continuation of this credit facility until the new framework credit for 2017–2020 comes into effect. For this reason it has submitted a dispatch to Parliament today requesting an increase in the current framework credit in the amount of CHF 84 million and a prolongation until the end of 2016.
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