DE
FR
IT
EN
ES

News & media

Stay informed about what happens in Switzerland and what you must know as Swiss Abroad. We at SwissCommunity and our partner organisations keep you updated by means of printed and electronic information.

To Overview

About us

The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad has represented the overall interests of Swiss nationals abroad in Switzerland since 1916, and is recognised by the authorities as the mouthpiece of the “Fifth Switzerland”.

To Overview

Close Secondary Navigation

Living abroad

Living abroad as a Swiss citizen involves many challenges and questions. Here at SwissCommunity, we know which topics are of particular importance to you and we are available to assist you with advice and support.

To Overview

Emigration & return migration

Have you decided to realise your dream of emigrating? Or would you like to return to Switzerland? Here you will find all the information you require to carefully plan this major undertaking.

To Overview

Politics & voting

As a Swiss Abroad you may take part in elections and votes in Switzerland. You must, however, satisfy certain criteria, which may differ depending on the canton.

To Overview

Offers & events

The experiences of Swiss citizens who live abroad are of great importance to Switzerland. Through a variety of offers and events, we encourage social exchanges and networking between citizens of Switzerland at home and abroad.

To Overview

Notes from the Federal Palace

Popular initiatives

09.07.2015

The following new federal popular initiatives had been launched at the time of going to press (deadline for the collection of signatures in brackets):

“Zersiedelung stoppen – für eine nachhaltige Siedlungsentwicklung (Zersiedelungsinitiative)” – (Stop urban sprawl – for sustainable residential development (urban sprawl initiative)) – (21.10.2016)
“Für verantwortungsvolle Unternehmen – zum Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt” – (For corporate responsibility – for the protection of people and the environment) – (21.10.2016)

The list of pending popular initiatives can be found at www.bk.admin.ch under Aktuell > Wahlen und Abstimmungen > Hängige Volksinitiativen.

Back Current issue Dossiers

Comments

We thank our partners:

top

Popular initiatives

articles with same section

Please note

Votes and Elections

The birth of Switzerland’s consular network

Votes and Elections

The Swiss are in every continent, especially Europe

The Swiss Guard, a centuries-old community of Swiss Abroad in the Vatican

Note

Votes and Elections

Comments

Subscribe to the SwissCommunity newsletter