Embassy of Switzerland in Slovakia

Political consultations with Slovakia 🇸🇰 today in Bratislava. We discussed our very good bilateral relations including the 2nd Swiss Contribution as well as #SwissEUrelations, the current geopolitical context and security in Europe including the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship 2026.

🇨🇭🇪🇺Important milestone: The #PrésidentCH @ParmelinG and the President of the @EU_Commission @vonderleyen have signed the agreements of the Switzerland-EU package in Brussels. The Federal Council is expected to present the package to the @ParlCH in March: news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/LtHL…

For years, 🇨🇭 citizens have been voting by mail 📨 The same rules, the same ballots, and the same envelopes apply to everyone, regardless of whether they vote in 🇨🇭 or abroad, by mail or in person. Voting by mail is secure and efficient. It contributes to a strong democracy.

Today at #HRC61 in #Geneva, FC @ignaziocassis presented the FDFA’s Guidelines on Human Rights 2026–2029. The guidelines set out #Switzerland’s principles, priorities and instruments to effectively promote and protect #HumanRights globally. 👉bit.ly/4aN3hvY

🇨🇭 ETH Zurich Among the World’s Top Universities! According to @timeshighered World University Rankings 2026, ETH Zurich has maintained its position as continental Europe’s top university, placing 11th worldwide. @EPFL_en ranks 35th, still among the world’s best for science and technology. Excellence in education, innovation in spirit. That’s Switzerland. More on bit.ly/4mU3W2V

In 2025, Switzerland remains the world’s innovation leader… for the 15th year in a row! 🇨🇭 Ahead of Sweden and the US, it tops the Global Innovation Index: 2nd in inputs (e.g. education, R&D, investments) and 1st in outputs (e.g. patents, technologies, global brands). ℹ️ bit.ly/4n9L5BP

At the @OSCE Permanent Council in #Vienna, I presented the priorities of the 🇨🇭 Chairpersonship in 2026. At a time of growing divisions, we must act together to: 🕊️ Uphold the Helsinki principles, the foundation of lasting #peace 🤝 Strengthen inclusive #multilateralism, the only path against division 🔬 Anticipate tomorrow’s challenges through #science & #innovation ⚖️ Promote democracy, rule of law & #humanrights, pillars of durable #security 🚀 Safeguard the #OSCE’s ability to act by preserving its core instruments and ensuring their financing

🇨🇭 History made! Ditaji Kambundji becomes Switzerland’s first female world champion in athletics #WCHTokyo25🏆 (100m hurdles, 12.24). Fun fact: her sister Mujinga is already a 2x world indoor champion in the 60m. Sisters rewriting Swiss athletics history!

In a time of democratic backsliding, #Switzerland acts. With new Democracy Guidelines and a focus on diplomacy, it aims to strengthen democratic resilience worldwide.#DemocracyDay 👉bit.ly/4m9gmn2

The faces of 🇨🇭’s diplomacy gathered in #Bern for #BoKo2025. #DiplomacyInAction

Les visages de la diplomatie🇨🇭réunis à #Berne pour la conférence des ambassadeurs et ambassadrices. #DiplomacyInAction #BoKo2025

The #Swiss Ambassadors and International Network Conference will take place from 18 to 22 August 2025 in #Bern. This unique platform enables diplomats to exchange views on the geopolitical context and to engage directly with one another on Swiss domestic policy. This year’s theme is: "The world is out of kilter. Switzerland is at a crossroads." FC @ignaziocassis has invited his #Italian counterpart, @Antonio_Tajani, to attend the event as guest of honour. 👉bit.ly/3Uy0qzm

Would you dare to climb the “Murder Wall”? 😮 Discover the story behind the first ascent of the Eiger’s legendary north face, 87 years ago today.

The Federal Council recently approved the agreements in the new package to stabilise and further develop Switzerland's relationship with the EU. The domestic consultation process runs until 31.10.25. You can find the details of the Swiss-EU package here: europa.eda.admin.ch/en/consultatio…

In light of the unbearable suffering of civilians in #Gaza, #Switzerland, together with 25 partner States, calls for an end to the war. It is urgent to achieve an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the guarantee of unhindered humanitarian access. 👉bit.ly/44YKiM0

30 years after the #Srebrenica genocide, #Switzerland honours the memory of the victims. This anniversary reminds us all that it remains essential to address this legacy of violence by ensuring #justice, countering #revisionism, and promoting lasting #peace.

President @keller_sutter met French President @EmmanuelMacron at the Élysée Palace, providing a chance to exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in Europe, European competitiveness and geopolitical challenges. efd.admin.ch/en/newnsb/t24U…

Last night Kyiv suffered one of the deadliest strikes in weeks. At least 15 people have reportedly been killed as a result of Russia’s overnight drone and missile attacks. Our condolences to the families of the victims and thoughts for the injured. Photo - SESU

I met with Palestinian PM and FM Muhamad Mustafa in Ramallah. 🇨🇭is gravely concerned by the unbearable humanitarian suffering in #Gaza. I reiterated our call for immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access in line with #IHL. The need to return to diplomacy is urgent and a negotiated two-State solution remains the only path to peace, security & dignity.

Upon my arrival in #Israel, I met in Jerusalem with representatives of @UNDP, @ochaopt and @ICRC. We discussed urgent humanitarian needs and the imperative to uphold international humanitarian law amid the realities in the #Gaza strip. In such situations, it is essential to hear directly from the institutions working on the ground every day.