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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.

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”.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Artikelliste

Unsere Highlights

Unsere Highlights

Alain Berset puts Switzerland on the European stage

Harmful expansion or efficient highways? Switzerland’s motorway debate

Green light for the 13th state pension payment

Parliament opts for status quo in the Federal Council

Switzerland shifts to the right

What should Switzerland’s direction be over the next four years? Welcome to our big 2023 election survey.

Switzerland aims to become carbon-neutral by 2050

Online guidance for voters ahead of the federal elections

How the main political parties approach the “Fifth Switzerland”

E-voting – all hopes rest on Swiss Post

It is currently not possible to vote online in Switzerland. If everything goes according to plan, cantons will be able to start piloting e-voting…

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Initiative against intensive livestock farming sparks debate — even in the organic sector

“Fortress Europe” under scrutiny

Voters dash the government’s climate policy hopes by rejecting the CO2 Act

Switzerland is veering from its set course on climate change. Voters have rejected the beefed-up CO2 Act, making the goals of the Paris Agreement even…

Federal Council ditches framework agreement – what now for Swiss-EU relations?

Freedom to choose? Voters to decide on burka ban

Change of address Swiss Review

Notes from the Federal Palace

Votes and Elections

Notes from the Federal Palace

Young Swiss Abroad are also asking: Apprenticeship, university of applied sciences or university?

Holiday camps for children – open for bookings

A year full of Youth Service offers and events

Ensuring the future of “Swiss Review”

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