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Publications 25
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Federal Council supports the continuation of international monetary assistance
During its meeting on 2 October 2026, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the continuation of international monetary assistance. Switzerland should continue to be able to provide internatio...
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New ambassadors and changes at head office
Ambassadorial titles have been awarded and the following personnel changes have been decided on for 2026 and 2027 in the external network as well as at FDFA head office and the Federal Chancellery....
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Ukraine: Federal Council approves additional Swiss private-sector projects
On 2 October, the Federal Council decided to fund eight projects by Swiss companies to support reconstruction in Ukraine. The projects were selected through a competitive selection process.
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Federal Council plans to introduce new Cybersecurity Act
With a view to strengthening national cybersecurity, at its 25 September meeting the Federal Council instructed the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) to draw up a con...
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The 10th summit of the European Political Community will take place in Zurich
In April 2027, Switzerland will host the 10th meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Political Community, bringing together around 50 countries as well as several internationa...
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Federal Council clarifies its sanctions ordinances
On 25 September, the Federal Council took the decision to harmonise and clarify financial provisions in four sanctions ordinances implementing UN sanctions relating to the financing of terrorism an...
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Comprehensive approach to security: Federal Council adopts the 2026 Security Policy Strategy
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, hybrid threats and critical dependencies pose challenges for the state, the economy and society. With the 2026 Security Policy Strategy, the Federal Coun...
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OSCE Ministerial Council in Lugano: Armed Forces support and restriction on the use of airspace
At its meeting on 18 September 2026, the Federal Council approved the deployment of the Armed Forces in a supporting role to assist the civilian authorities with security arrangements during the me...
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Ukraine: Switzerland adopts further EU sanctions against Belarus
On 18 September, the Federal Council decided to impose further sanctions on Belarus, aligning itself with the measures the European Union (EU) adopted against Belarus on 23 April. The changes will ...
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Greater legal certainty in plant breeding
Patents relating to plant breeding are to be disclosed in future. This will give breeders greater certainty in their breeding of new varieties. On 9 September 2026, the Federal Council acknowledged...
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Swiss participation at opening of UN General Assembly in New York
Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will represent Switzerland at the opening of the UN General Assembly from 20 to 23 September 2026. This 81st session (from 8 Septe...
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High-speed internet throughout Switzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch
The Federal Council wants to improve access to high-speed internet in sparsely populated areas. To this end, it adopted the dispatch to Parliament on the Broadband Promotion Act at its meeting on 9...
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Federal Council joins EU sanctions against trade in gold from Sudan
The Federal Council has banned the purchase and import of gold originating in Sudan. The sale to Sudan of certain goods used in gold mining and gold extraction is also prohibited. In so doing, the ...
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Federal Council elects Tobias Walser to the ETH Board
On 2 September, the Federal Council elected environmental scientist Tobias Walser to the ETH Board as a delegate of the university assemblies of ETH Zurich and EPFL.
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Federal Council brings Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data into force
During its meeting on 19 August 2026, the Federal Council decided to bring the Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data into force with effect from 1 Januar...
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Protection status S to continue, subject to further restrictions
There is still no sign of lasting stabilisation in the situation in Ukraine. Status S for people from Ukraine seeking protection will therefore be extended to 4 March 2028. Support measures for peo...
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Ukraine: Federal Council implements 20th package of sanctions in line with previous practice
On 19 August, the Federal Council decided to adopt the further measures from the European Union’s (EU) 20th sanctions package against Russia in line with previous practice. The new measures will ta...
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2026 OSCE Ministerial Council in Lugano: Swiss federal funding for security costs
The annual OSCE Ministerial Council will take place in Lugano on 3 and 4 December 2026. A few weeks before Switzerland’s term as OSCE Chair comes to an end, the meeting will bring together numerous...
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Federal Council rejects financial centre initiative
The Federal Council will recommend that Parliament reject the popular initiative “For a sustainable and future-oriented Swiss financial centre (financial centre initiative)” without a direct or ind...
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‘Constitutional amendment concerning Bilaterals III’ parliamentary initiative: Federal Council reaffirms its position
At its meeting on 12 August 2026, the Federal Council adopted its statement on the ‘Constitutional amendment concerning the Bilaterals III’ parliamentary initiative submitted by the Political Insti...
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Too-big-to-fail regulations: Federal Council launches consultation on amendments to Banking Act and Liquidity Ordinance
During its meeting on 12 August 2026, the Federal Council launched the consultation on amendments to the Banking Act and the Liquidity Ordinance. The proposed measures complete the overall package ...
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Federal Council sets out strategic direction for the Geneva AI Summit 2027 and appoints Fabiola Gianotti as Delegate
At its meeting on 12 August, the Federal Council set out the strategic direction and project organisation for the Geneva AI Summit 2027. It appointed Fabiola Gianotti as its Delegate. The former Di...
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President Parmelin and Mexico's President Sheinbaum strengthen bilateral trade relations
During his visit to Mexico on Wednesday, 8 July, President Guy Parmelin met with President Claudia Sheinbaum and ministers from the Mexican government. The talks focused on bilateral relations, tra...
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The Federal Council nominates the members of the Commission for Historically Problematic Cultural Heritage
The Federal Council nominated the presidium and members of the expert Commission for Historically Problematic Cultural Heritage at its meeting of 28 January 2026. The commission will advise the Fed...
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US tariffs: Federal Council reaffirms commitment to Switzerland–US joint statement
On 14 November 2025, Switzerland and the United States signed a joint statement aimed at stabilising bilateral trade relations. The Federal Council is determined to honour its commitments under tha...
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