Swiss Federal Government

Communicating the policies and positions of the Swiss Federal Government.
For DE/FR/IT/RM, follow the Federal Council Spokesperson @BR_Sprecher.

[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

I congratulate @andyburnham on assuming office as PM of the #UnitedKingdom.

#Switzerland looks forward to further strengthening its longstanding and close relations with the 🇬🇧, deepening our economic and scientific cooperation and advancing our shared foreign policy priorities.

[EJPD - DFJP - DFGP @EJPD_DFJP_DFGP]

🇨🇭has now joined the European Ports Alliance. By joining,🇨🇭is strengthening its cooperation with European partners in the fight against organised crime. At the meeting of EU justice & home affairs ministers, the focus was also on internal security issues:
https://t.co/dwOeG3POf6

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

Vice President of the Swiss Confederation @ignaziocassis is travelling to #Qatar to represent #Switzerland at the funeral of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

He will convey the Federal Council’s condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the ruling family and the people of Qatar.

[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

🇨🇭🤝🇬🇧 With @peterkyle, we announce today the conclusion of negotiations on a modernised free trade agreement between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
A decisive step to strengthen our economic relations, facilitate digital trade and better protect innovation.

[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

#Thailand | On behalf of the Federal Council and the people of #Switzerland, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of last night’s devastating fire in #Bangkok. We share 🇹🇭’s grief and stand in solidarity.

[WBF DEFR EAER @DefrWbf]

🇲🇽🇨🇭 During his visit to Mexico on Wednesday, 8 July, President @ParmelinG met with President @Claudiashein and ministers from the Mexican government. The talks focused on bilateral relations, trade policy and the geopolitical situation.
📃 https://t.co/ftfkUfhLa6

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

FC @ignaziocassis will visit the Kingdom of the #Netherlands on 3 and 4 July 2026. There he will meet his Dutch counterpart @ministerBZ. Later, he will deliver a speech in his capacity as chairman-in-office of the #OSCE to the organisation's Parliamentary Assembly. Further discussions are planned with the Dutch authorities and with OSCE Parliamentary Assembly bodies, as well as with the #Swiss parliamentary delegation.
👉https://t.co/yqQ68UPHD5

[VBS - DDPS @vbs_ddps]

À Paris, le conseiller fédéral Martin Pfister a rencontré son homologue française @CaVautrin. Thèmes: sécurité en Europe, coopération franco-suisse en matière de sécurité et de défense, et négociations pour un 2e système de défense sol-air.
➡️ https://t.co/VOpltQdzTE
@Armees_Gouv

[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

Hier soir à Salt Lake City 🇺🇸, j’ai été convié à une réception réunissant cinq gouverneurs américains : Spencer Cox @SpencerJCox (UT), Mark Gordon @GovernorGordon (WY), Michelle Lujan Grisham @Michelle4NM (NM), Josh Green @GovJoshGreenMD (HI) et Joe Lombardo @JoeLombardoNV (NV).

[EFD_DFF @efd_dff]

La consigliera federale Karin Keller-Sutter ha incontrato oggi a Roma il ministro dell’economia e delle finanze 🇮🇹Giancarlo Giorgetti. Al centro del colloquio i dossier fiscali bilaterali e le questioni finanziarie internazionali. Maggiori informazioni👉 https://t.co/eUSdfZ0d6W

[Swiss Federal Government @SwissGov]

US tariffs: The Swiss government is committed to the 🇨🇭-🇺🇸 joint statement and is introducing additional measures it has published in a declaration of intent. In return, it expects the USA to fulfil its corresponding commitments. https://t.co/3m8g7w0L4x @DefrWbf

[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

#Venezuela | #Switzerland stands with 🇻🇪 following the devastating earthquakes.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. We extend our sincere condolences and wish the injured a swift recovery.

🇨🇭 stands ready to assist if requested.

[Swiss Federal Government @SwissGov]

#InternationalCooperation: From 2029, Switzerland will focus its development cooperation in a more targeted manner and strengthen its humanitarian aid. https://t.co/ST2kfqqA62 @DefrWbf @SwissMFA

[Swiss Federal Government @SwissGov]

Switzerland has resumed payments towards the US-produced Patriot air defence system. At the same time, the defence department is negotiating with additional providers to obtain a second system.

ℹ️ in DE/FR/IT: https://t.co/kEzadOqGEd @vbs_ddps

[Bundesrat • Conseil fédéral • Consiglio federale @BR_Sprecher]

#BREntscheid Medienkonferenz des Bundesrates. Am 24.06.2026 um 15:00 Uhr mit  Bundesrat Martin Pfister: https://t.co/1gEpmLdxBt @vbs_ddps

[Bundesrat • Conseil fédéral • Consiglio federale @BR_Sprecher]

#BREntscheid Medienkonferenz des Bundesrates. Am 24.06.2026 um 14:00 Uhr mit Bundespräsident @ParmelinG und Bundesrat @ignaziocassis: https://t.co/Wi84LtpPMQ

[Swiss Federal Government @SwissGov]

The Federal Council has decided on several measures to improve Switzerland's #CircularEconomy, such as better metal retrieval from waste incineration, more options for plastic recycling, and nationwide littering fees.

ℹ️ in DE/FR/IT: https://t.co/ervZSEc16u @UVEK @bafuCH

[Swiss Federal Government @SwissGov]

To promote tax compliance between 🇨🇭 and 🇪🇺 countries, the Swiss government has adopted a dispatch on the automatic exchange of financial information. The draft legislation reflects the latest OECD standards. https://t.co/7wQZSVS81n @efd_dff @sif_sfi

[EFD_DFF @efd_dff]

An der Eröffnung des @pointzeroforum in Zürich diskutierte Bundesrätin Karin Keller-Sutter heute mit EU-Kommissarin Maria Luís Albuquerque über Finanzmarktregulierung, Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und die internationale Finanz-Zusammenarbeit. #PZF2026

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

#Switzerland welcomes the constructive progress achieved through the intensive diplomatic exchanges held at the Bürgenstock between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar.

The establishment of a High-Level Committee based on the MoU and the agreement on a roadmap towards a final agreement within 60 days are positive steps that provide a framework for the next phase of the process and enable immediate technical discussions.

🇨🇭remains available, through its good offices, to support dialogue, de-escalation, regional #stability and #peace.