RT @keller_sutter: Switzerland’s thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones affected by the tragic derailment of the Glória funicul….

Switzerland is taking measures to combat the invasive Asian hornet. From 1 October, approved biocides may be used to destroy nests in forests and prevent their expansion. Details in DE/FR/IT: @bafuCH.

The Swiss government has adopted the regulatory amendments needed for the free trade agreement between 🇮🇳 and EFTA states 🇮🇸 🇱🇮🇳🇴 and🇨🇭. The agreement, which has provisions on sustainable development, takes effect on 1 October. @DefrWbf @EFTAsecretariat.

RT @beat_jans: Switzerland and @unhcr_ch work closely together to protect refugees in Switzerland and abroad. It was a pleasure to welcome….

RT @SwissMFA: As a state party of the #GenevaConventions, 🇨🇭 attaches great importance to the search for #missingpersons – a major humanita….

RT @keller_sutter: Pleasure to exchange 🤝 with @Svyrydenko_Y, Prime minister of Ukraine, on 🇺🇦 recovery and reconstruction. 🇨🇭 continues to….

The second Swiss contribution enables Switzerland to help promote cohesion and stability in Europe. You can read more about it here: @swissMFAeurope.

With a contribution of CHF 60 million, Switzerland has approved accords to help Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria receive unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in the European Union. Details in DE/FR/IT: @EJPD_DFJP_DFGP.

To improve international crime-fighting cooperation, the Federal Council agrees that Switzerland should sign the third protocol of the @coe's European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters. Details in DE/FR/IT: @EJPD_DFJP_DFGP.

Switzerland cannot assert a fixed price for the F-35A fighter jets. Now the Federal Council is considering options such as buying fewer jets, compensating in part via offsets, and additional financing. @vbs_ddps

To help fight tax evasion and corruption, the Swiss government wants to expand its automatic exchange of information (#AEOI) policy to include 8 more countries: Armenia, Cameroon, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Rwanda, Senegal & Tunisia. @efd_dff.

RT @ignaziocassis: On the occasion of #DiplomacyDay and the 100th anniversary of the Locarno Agreements, I reflect on the Treaties’ legacy:….

The Federal Council remains determined to continue talks with the 🇺🇸. The aim is to quickly reduce the 39% additional tariffs on🇨🇭goods that have been in place since 7 August. Additional relief for companies and economic policy measures are being examined:

RT @BR_Sprecher: Tariffs: After its delegation returns from the USA, the Federal Council will hold an extraordinary meeting in the early af….

RT @keller_sutter: The Vice-President of the Federal Council @ParmelinG and I are travelling to Washington today. The trip is intended to f….

RT @BR_Sprecher: US tariffs: The Federal Council has decided to continue negotiations with the US, if necessary beyond 7 August. It remains….

RT @BR_Sprecher: The Federal Council notes with great regret that, despite the progress made in bilateral talks and Switzerland's very cons….

RT @SwissMFA: #UN Conference on the #MiddleEast | The solution to the conflict is not military, but diplomatic: two states, in accordance w….

RT @SwissMFA: In light of the unbearable suffering of civilians in #Gaza, #Switzerland, together with 25 partner States, calls for an end t….

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: