The Swiss government has drafted a negotiating mandate to strengthen economic ties with the US and settle open questions regarding the new tariffs. Other themes include taxes, vocational training and Swiss investment in the US. ℹ️in DE/FR/IT: news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/NcN5… WBF DEFR EAER

Switzerland is appalled by the unbearable suffering in the Gaza Strip. It demands: - Unrestricted humanitarian access - Immediate ceasefire and release of hostages - Strengthened diplomatic efforts   Press release: news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/RpSs…

❝Quiet cuts and loud silences: this year’s Pride carries a heavier weight", writes Jamie Munn, director of the International Council for Voluntary Agencies ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies, the #Geneva -based network of over 160 NGOs. ➡️@genevasolutions genevasolutions.news/peace-humanita…

#Switzerland is releasing CHF 28 million in response to global humanitarian needs. Swiss Development and Cooperation has therefore disbursed almost all of its emergency funds. Almost half of this amount is earmarked for the ICRC in #Africa. Another part will be paid to the United Nations.

Upon my arrival in #Israel, I met in Jerusalem with representatives of UN Development, OCHA OPT (Palestine) and ICRC. We discussed urgent humanitarian needs and the imperative to uphold international humanitarian law amid the realities in the #Gaza strip. In such situations, it is essential to hear

I met with Palestinian PM and FM Muhamad Mustafa in Ramallah. 🇨🇭is gravely concerned by the unbearable humanitarian suffering in #Gaza. I reiterated our call for immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access in line with #IHL. The need to return to diplomacy is urgent and

Last night Kyiv suffered one of the deadliest strikes in weeks. At least 15 people have reportedly been killed as a result of Russia’s overnight drone and missile attacks. Our condolences to the families of the victims and thoughts for the injured. Photo - SESU

President Karin Keller-Sutter met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, providing a chance to exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in Europe, European competitiveness and geopolitical challenges. efd.admin.ch/en/newnsb/t24U…

30 years after the #Srebrenica genocide, #Switzerland honours the memory of the victims. This anniversary reminds us all that it remains essential to address this legacy of violence by ensuring #justice, countering #revisionism, and promoting lasting #peace.

The Federal Council recently approved the agreements in the new package to stabilise and further develop Switzerland's relationship with the EU. The domestic consultation process runs until 31.10.25. You can find the details of the Swiss-EU package here: europa.eda.admin.ch/en/consultatio…

In light of the unbearable suffering of civilians in #Gaza, #Switzerland, together with 25 partner States, calls for an end to the war. It is urgent to achieve an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the guarantee of unhindered humanitarian access.

Would you dare to climb the “Murder Wall”? 😮 Discover the story behind the first ascent of the Eiger’s legendary north face, 87 years ago today.

The #Swiss Ambassadors and International Network Conference will take place from 18 to 22 August 2025 in #Bern. This unique platform enables diplomats to exchange views on the geopolitical context and to engage directly with one another on Swiss domestic policy. This year’s

The faces of 🇨🇭’s diplomacy gathered in #Bern for #BoKo2025. #DiplomacyInAction

Les visages de la diplomatie🇨🇭réunis à #Berne pour la conférence des ambassadeurs et ambassadrices. #DiplomacyInAction #BoKo2025

In a time of democratic backsliding, #Switzerland acts. With new Democracy Guidelines and a focus on diplomacy, it aims to strengthen democratic resilience worldwide.#DemocracyDay 👉bit.ly/4m9gmn2

🇨🇭 History made! Ditaji Kambundji becomes Switzerland’s first female world champion in athletics #WCHTokyo25🏆 (100m hurdles, 12.24). Fun fact: her sister Mujinga is already a 2x world indoor champion in the 60m. Sisters rewriting Swiss athletics history!

In 2025, Switzerland remains the world’s innovation leader… for the 15th year in a row! 🇨🇭 Ahead of Sweden and the US, it tops the Global Innovation Index: 2nd in inputs (e.g. education, R&D, investments) and 1st in outputs (e.g. patents, technologies, global brands). ℹ️

At the OSCE Permanent Council in #Vienna, I presented the priorities of the 🇨🇭 Chairpersonship in 2026. At a time of growing divisions, we must act together to: 🕊️ Uphold the Helsinki principles, the foundation of lasting #peace 🤝 Strengthen inclusive #multilateralism, the

🇨🇭 ETH Zurich Among the World’s Top Universities! According to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, ETH Zurich has maintained its position as continental Europe’s top university, placing 11th worldwide. EPFL ranks 35th, still among the world’s best for science and