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FOCUS Video: Switzerland's OSCE priorities for 2026

FOCUS Video: Switzerland's OSCE priorities for 2026

Since 1 January, Switzerland has assumed the OSCE chairpersonship for the third time. But what does this chairpersonship mean in concrete terms?

“Switzerland can directly co-determine the rules of Rhine navigation”

Navigation of the Rhine

“Switzerland can directly co-determine the rules of Rhine navigation”

From 1 January 2026, Switzerland will chair the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine. An interview with Roland Portmann, head of the Swiss delegation.

Summing up Federal Councillor Cassis's stay at the WEF

Summing up Federal Councillor Cassis's stay at the WEF

The FDFA head's talks in Davos focused on security, multilateral cooperation and Switzerland's OSCE Chairmanship in a changing world.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis opens Swiss OSCE chairpersonship

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis opens Swiss OSCE chairpersonship

In Vienna, the head of the FDFA emphasised that the OSCE must remain effective, credible and able to act in order to seize opportunities, including those related to Ukraine.

IC Forum 2026: Registration is open

IC Forum 2026: Registration is open

The challenges and future of humanitarian aid are at the heart of the 5th IC Forum. Join us to debate priorities, uphold humanitarian principles and International Humanitarian Law, as well as respond to major crises.

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Swiss chairpersonship of the OSCE for 2026

Find out about the priorities, actions and events of the Swiss chairpersonship of the OSCE in 2026, headed by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.

Switzerland-EU relations

Switzerland and the European Union have substantively concluded the negotiations on the basis of the package approach. The Swiss delegation, led by chief negotiator Patric Franzen, had met the objectives set under the negotiating mandate of the Federal Council.

Measures taken by the Confederation to support Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. Since then, the Swiss Confederation has been implementing measures in various fields to help people affected by the war. From emergency aid packages to the reconstruction process - you can find all the Confederation's measures here.

International cooperation

International cooperation

International Cooperation (IC) Strategy 2025–28

The Federal Council has adopted the International Cooperation Strategy and set out the IC goals for the years 2025 to 2028.

In the FDFA‘s sights

From Berne to the 170 or so Swiss representations around the world, from the trips and speeches of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to cooperation projects, follow the work of the FDFA on a daily basis by subscribing to our various social media accounts.

Head of the Department

Head of the Department

Welcome to the FDFA

Discover the FDFA with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, who will introduce you to the work and role of the department. Have a look at his portrait and speeches.