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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.

Team

The 16-strong Organisation of the Swiss Abroad, SwissCommunity, team is happy to represent Swiss expatriates from our registered offices in Berne.

The following is a list of our employees by department and function.

Lukas Weber

Director

+41 31 356 61 27

Sandra Jehle

Assistance to the Director

+41 31 356 61 18

Rebekka Theiler Ruf

Rebekka Theiler Ruf

Legal service

+41 31 356 61 12

Ursula Schindler

Ursula Schindler

Collaborator Legal Service

+41 31 356 61 14

Smilla Schär

Scientific collaborator, media officer

+41 31 356 61 23

Maya Robert-Nicoud

Maya Robert-Nicoud

Head of Communications & Marketing

+41 31 356 61 17

Lise Guyaz

Assistent Communications & Marketing

+41 31 356 61 21

Rojda Romi Oernek

Rojda Romi Oernek

Collaborator Community, Communications & Marketing

+41 31 356 61 32

Florian Baccaunaud

Florian Baccaunaud

Collaborator Sponsoring & Partnerships, Communications & Marketing

+41 31 356 61 26

Marc Lettau

Editor-in-Chief Swiss Review

+41 31 356 61 09

Nema Bliggenstorfer

Nema Bliggenstorfer

Collaborator Swiss Review

+41 31 356 61 10

Marie Bloch

Head of Youth Department

+41 31 356 61 24

Sabine Kuntze-Schär

Sabine Kuntze-Schär

Collaborator Youth Department

+41 31 356 61 31

Clément de Vaulchier

Clément de Vaulchier

Project Manager Youth Camps

+41 31 356 61 25

Attila Kiskery

Head of Accounting

+41 31 356 61 28

Alexander Charley

Alexander Charley

Collaborator Housekeeping & Maintenance, Internal Services

+41 31 356 61 29

The team members of our partner organisations FYSA and educationsuisse that share our premises are listed on their websites.

We thank our partners:

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