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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.

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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.

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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.

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Voting & co-determination

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.

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Offers & events

The experiences of Swiss citizens who live abroad are of great importance to Switzerland. Through a variety of offers and events, SwissCommunity encourages social exchanges and networking between citizens of Switzerland at home and abroad.

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Swiss Review
October 5/14

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Our highlights

A bird’s eye view

The history of a craft – Swiss made

Ecopop – the two sides to the initiative

A valley that is an open-air museum

Switzerland: a true nation of sailors

“Der goalie bin ig.” A Swiss film phenomenon by Sabine Boss

Wealthy foreigners and fair taxation

The issue of taxes, fairness and wealthy foreigners will be decided on 30 November. There will be a vote in Switzerland on the future of flat-rate…

Gold as a nest egg?

He became a poet in a moment of great turmoil – Karl Stauffer-Bern

Literature series

Charming the crowd into parting with their cash

The Congress of the Swiss Abroad

OSA advice

I am Swiss and live abroad. I have a close relationship with Switzerland and would like my estate to be administered through Switzerland. Is this…

This winter’s offers for youngsters

129 encounters

Shedding light on Switzerland’s relationship with the international community

Multimedia statistics

Echo

Belinda Bencic

Quotes

No compromise on content

Letters to the editor

Electronic voting: Greater security thanks to verifiability

“Security over speed” is the approach being pursued by the Federal Council with electronic voting.

Publications

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