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Re-election of the CSA for the 2025-2029 mandate

The election of the delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA), the supreme body of the Organization of the Swiss Abroad (OSA), will take place worldwide between January and June 2025. (Information available in German and French)

Find out more in German

SwissCommunity News

Get to know the candidates

From April 12 to May 11, 2025, you can vote for your CSA delegates in 13 constituencies.

Scholarships for an education in Switzerland?

The “Foundation for the Swiss Abroad” has been managing funds since 1961 to support young Swiss abroad

The new director of the Organization of the Swiss Abroad

The OSA Board has unanimously elected Dr. Lukas Weber as the new Director of the Organization's Secretariat. He succeeds Ariane Rustichelli, who is taking on a new professional challenge after 17 years with the OSA. (Media release in German)

Swiss Abroad Statistics 2024

The Swiss abroad population grew to 826,700 in 2024, with most holding multiple nationalities.

Fifth Switzerland | Sentiment turns against the Swiss Abroad

Indifference and disdain – the mood in Switzerland has turned against the Swiss Abroad of late. No longer flavour of the month, or symptomatic of a more general malaise?

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The new edition of "Swiss Review" is out

Lack of snow in the mountains | Local journalism in Huttwil | The political climate towards the Fifth Switzerland | and much more

Join the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) – the Parliament of the Fifth Switzerland!

For the first time, centralized online direct elections are being held in 13 countries or country groups. Is your country one of them? If so, you can nominate yourself as a candidate until Saturday, February 15.

Webinar: Environmental Responsibility Initiative

Swiss politics understandable to everyone: Find out now about the upcoming popular votes on February 9. Available in German and French.

Winter camp in Davos – A Thrilling Start to the Year

From December 27, 2024, to January 5, 2025, 36 young Swiss nationals living abroad kicked off the year with an unforgettable ski and snowboarding camp in Davos.

Webinar «Working and job market in Switzerland»

Are you a Swiss national living abroad and of working age? Are you planning on looking for a job in Switzerland and working here? Our webinar will show you what you need to bear in mind and the challenges you will face. Webinar in German and French.

The Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) held its final meeting of the year virtually

Key items on the agenda included the election of a new internal member, the introduction of the new Congress format starting in 2025, an exchange with representatives from the FDFA, discussions on banking services tailored to the needs of Swiss citizens abroad, and an overview of the upcoming CSA elections planned for 2025.

«Living in...»: Take part and tell us your story!

Your experiences abroad are unique and precious! The aim of this project on the SwissCommunity social media channels is to present the stories and experiences of Swiss nationals living abroad.
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You won’t find any Swiss in these countries

13. April 2025 - Swiss nationals are spread all over the world. Only five countries currently have no Swiss Abroad - at least officially. The Federal Statistical…

Rock’n’hole: the awe-inspiring Martinsloch sun phenomenon

12. April 2025 - Twice a year the sun bursts through a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and, like a giant spotlight, briefly illuminates the church in the…

New at Zurich Zoo: hovering tigers and feeding ropeways

10. April 2025 - Tigers, lions and snow leopards have moved into their new home at Zurich Zoo. Their updated habitats are designed to allow them to behave as they…

Zurich outraged by giant FCZ graffiti on historic wall

08. April 2025 - For years the streets of Zurich have been a playground for fans of Swiss football club FC Zürich (FCZ), who leave their mark in the form of stickers,…

Monkeys yodel better than humans

07. April 2025 - Several species of South American monkeys are capable of yodelling – and they do it far better than humans. This remarkable vocal ability is thanks to…

Why Switzerland is an archaeological treasure trove

05. April 2025 - Using the remote-sensing method Lidar, archaeologists can now uncover secrets that have remained hidden for centuries. No other country offers such…

Housing co-operatives offer Swiss alternative to rising rents

04. April 2025 - From large historic co-operatives to self-managed projects and hybrid tenant-owner models, housing co-operatives offer a variety of affordable housing…

What you need to know to get a job abroad

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Active seniors consume more alcohol, study finds

03. April 2025 - People over 60 who are physically active drink more alcohol than so-called 'couch potatoes' who prefer a more sedentary lifestyle. This is the…
 

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