Current topics
Too big to fail
The Swiss government is proposing additional measures to strengthen "too big to fail" regulations for the banking sector.
Geneva AI Summit 2027
Switzerland will host the international Geneva AI Summit 2027. The Federal Council has defined the strategic focus and named its delegate: Fabiola Gianotti, former director-general of CERN.
Popular vote on 27 September 2026
On 27 September 2026, Swiss citizens will vote on two proposals.
1 August: Greetings to the Swiss abroad
Ahead of Switzerland's National Day, Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed the circa 840,000 Swiss citizens living abroad.
Strengthening air defence
Switzerland has resumed payments towards the US-produced Patriot air defence system. At the same time, the defence department is negotiating with additional providers to obtain a second system.
International cooperation from 2029
The Federal Council has set out key parameters for future international cooperation. From 2029, Switzerland will focus its development cooperation in a more targeted manner and strengthen its humanitarian aid.
In depth
Switzerland’s policy of neutrality
Switzerland has been neutral for the better part of the past 400 years. Preserving neutrality is the joint responsibility of the Federal Council and Parliament.
Switzerland and the EU: better and more predictable relations
The Federal Council approved a package of new and revised cooperation and market access agreements with the EU. Ultimately, it will be up to the Swiss Parliament and the voters to approve the deal.
Swiss engagement in international organisations
Through its collaboration with numerous international organisations, Switzerland engages in global discussions on the most pressing issues of our time and regularly accepts leadership responsibility.
Switzerland’s good offices for the benefit of peace
Through its good offices, Switzerland has accompanied over 30 peace processes in more than 20 countries in recent years. What exactly are Swiss “good offices” and what are some of the conflicts that Switzerland has helped settle?
Press conferences
Press conferences are generally held in German, French and/or Italian. All are published on our YouTube channel.