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Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27
Switzerland’s Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27 outlines the Federal Council’s four-year plan to safeguard security, prosperity, and independence in a less Western-influenced, more fragmented world. It emphasizes a continued bilateral approach with the EU, stronger regional partnerships (notably with neighbors), and support for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The strategy maintains a global focus and priorities engagement with non-European G20 countries, reinforced multilateralism, a
2026-05-24Package Switzerland-EU (Bilaterals III)
Summary: - The Package Switzerland-EU (Bilaterals III) aims to stabilise and expand Switzerland’s bilateral relations with the European Union, building on Bilaterals I and II. - Key goals: preserve smooth, orderly relations; ensure Switzerland’s tailored access to the EU single market while maintaining EU-wide rules for all participants; expand cooperation in areas like electricity, food safety, health, research, education, and culture. - Institutional elements are designed t
2026-05-24Switzerland-EU Bilaterals III Package Update
Summary: - The Swiss Federal Council, on 13 March 2026, dispatched to Parliament the package “Stabilisation and further development of relations between Switzerland and the EU (Bilaterals III)” to secure Switzerland’s long-term access to the EU single market while preserving political independence. - Purpose and scope: strengthen sectoral participation in the EU single market, support jobs, research, energy, consumer protection, and Switzerland’s openness to EU programs, wit
2026-05-24Switzerland's Trade Policy Amid GeopoliticalT
Switzerland should defend the rules-based global trading order while actively diversifying and stabilizing its trade relations amid rising geopolitical tensions. Key points: - Uphold WTO rules (non-discrimination, MFN) but pursue new trade agreements to reduce dependence on any single power. - Diversify trade by expanding EFTA agreements (India, Mercosur, Southeast Asia) and engaging with other middle powers (Canada, Australia, Japan). - Stabilize relations with major powers
2026-05-24Europe, Ukraine, multilateralism, BRICS
Summary: Switzerland’s Foreign Policy Report 2024 (approved Feb 26, 2025) outlines progress on the 28 objectives of the Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27 and includes a thematic focus on BRICS. Key points: - BRICS focus: Analysis of BRICS’ rise, pursuit of a multipolar world order, reforms to UN and global financial institutions, and Switzerland’s strategy to strengthen relations with emerging economies to support peace, security, and an effective multilateral system. - Ukraine
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