Current topics
Federal elections 2027
The Federal Council has given the go-ahead for the parliamentary elections on 24 October 2027. The official federal election portal provides an overview: ch.ch/en/elections2027
Guy Parmelin steps down
Swiss President Guy Parmelin has announced that he will step down on 31.12.2026. Parliament will elect his successor during the upcoming winter session.
Popular vote on 29 November 2026
On 29.11.26, Swiss citizens will vote on additional pension financing, the fireworks initiative, the taxation of married couples, and the war materiel act.
In depth
Vocational education and training in Switzerland
Compared with their peers in other countries, Swiss teenagers tend to start their careers quite early. Two-thirds of young people in Switzerland benefit from the solid foundation provided by vocational education and training.
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.