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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.

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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”.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Swiss Review
July 4/17

Focus

In the land of razor-sharp contours

Few countries are as comprehensively and precisely measured and mapped as Switzerland. The meticulously produced topographical maps make the…

Our highlights

Two small parties in a battle for survival

The sinister side of Switzerland

An iconic figure in Swiss winemaking and biodynamic viniculture

Accounts on the same terms

It is an impossible situation and an incredibly frustrating issue for the diaspora – the Swiss Abroad today have to overcome ever more hurdles in…

Letters to the editor

The first step in Switzerland’s energy transition

An integral plan for food security

It started out as a popular initiative but is now a broad-based counterproposal from Parliament – food security could be enshrined in the constitution…

The only daily newspaper published in Romansh is facing closure

Conductors born in Switzerland but acclaimed worldwide

Corinna Bille | Tenderness over LSD and morphine

Literature series

Winter camp for children aged 8 to 14

An account of a grant recipient’s experiences

Today, we feature an account by a young Swiss person abroad who grew up in Brazil. Paulo Wirz came to Switzerland as an 18-year-old to discover his…

Area for the Swiss Abroad – a big thank-you to everyone who donated!

The OSA’s offers for young people this winter

Registration for the winter sports offers begins on 15 September 2017.

OSA advice

I have heard from various sources that tax has to be paid on the second-pillar pension and on old-age and survivors’ insurance (AHV). Is this tax paid…

ABC of the Swiss political system at a single click

Notes from the Federal Palace

Votes and Elections

Notes from the Federal Palace

Change at the Consular Directorate

Notes from the Federal Palace

Peter Zimmerli – Simone Jenny Flubacher

Food through the ages

The music’s black…

Tim Krohn | Mr Brechbühl is Looking for a Cat

Echo

Ueli Steck

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