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Live at the 99th Congress of the Swiss Abroad

Last update 19 August 2023

Welcome to the 99^th Congress of the Swiss Abroad! This weekend, from 18 to 20 August, we will be meeting in the cultural metropolis of St. Gallen in Eastern Switzerland. Together with hundreds of participants and top-class speakers, such as Martin Candinas, President of the National Council, we will be devoting ourselves to Swiss culture and the Federal elections.

On this page you accompany us through the Congress and stay up to date on what is happening on the spot.

Federal elections matinée and plenary session 19 August 2023

[Translate to en:] 99. Auslandschweizer-Kongress im Zeichen der nationalen Wahlen

[Translate to en:] Medienmitteilung zum 99. Auslandschweizer-Kongress

[Translate to en:] Was genau ist die Schweizer Kultur?

[Translate to en:] Artikel von SWI swissinfo.ch zum Kongressthema

Meeting of the Council of the Swiss Abroad 18 August 2023

Council of the Swiss Abroad calls for more political participation for Fifth Switzerland

Press release of the meeting of the Council of the Swiss Abroad of 18 August 2023

Die politische Partizipation der Fünften Schweiz, eine gemeinsame Verantwortung

Article of SWI swissinfo.ch about the meeting of the Council of the Swiss Abroad of 18 August 2023 (in German)

Press conference 17 August 2023

For an increased political participation of the Fifth Switzerland

Press release of the press conference on 17 August 2023 in St. Gallen

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