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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

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Swiss Review
May 3/18

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Kosovo – our canton

In February, Kosovo celebrated the 10th anniversary of its independence. But what has that got to do with Switzerland? A great deal actually, as close…

There has been some bad news for the Swiss Abroad. When Tim Guldimann stepped down from the National Council in March, the Swiss Abroad lost their…

Letters to the editor

Mailbag

The media crisis rumbles on

Politics

Cyclists are moving into the fast lane

Society

Adolf Muschg | Yearning for Japan, a country of nostalgia

Literature series

Patricia Kopatchinskaja | “Nothing ever runs smoothly with me”

Profile

96th Congress of the Swiss Abroad in Visp/VS

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FSCA: A patron to Swiss children abroad for one hundred years

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Focus remains on e-voting

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Summer offers of the OSA Youth Service

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Don’t wait, register now!

Thank you, Tim Guldimann!

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OSA advice

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How can you find information on the conditions applied by the banks to the Swiss Abroad?

From sport and nutrition advice to Insta star

Swissinfo

Good services for a diverse Swiss community abroad

Notes from the Federal Palace

The FDFA has expanded, modernised and optimised consular services for the Swiss Abroad in recent years. Jürg Burri, Director of the Consular…

Votes and Elections

Notes from the Federal Palace

The nation’s oldest collection

Images

Swiss devotion

Sounds

Anna Felder | Li-qui-da

Books

Swiss Review
May 3/18

Kosovo – our canton

Our highlights

Bitter battle over radio and television

Radio abandons FM in favour of digital

Getting to the top in a roundabout way