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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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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.

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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, we encourage social exchanges and networking between citizens of Switzerland at home and abroad.

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Swiss Review
December 6/16

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Our highlights

Swiss weapons exports – an explosive business

The last dairy farmer in the village

Mont Blanc – a Swiss mountain in the imagination

Vote for the new Council of the Swiss Abroad!

SwissCommunity news

Adventure and great emotion on Charlie Chaplin’s Swiss estate

Individual cases also matter

Letters to the editor

September’s referendum was marked by a “no risk” approach

No higher old-age pension and survivors’ insurance (AHV) benefits, no “green economy” and greater powers for the intelligence service were the…

Isabelle Eberhardt | A restless woman goes travelling

Literature series

100 years of the OSA and six priorities for the future

SwissCommunity news

2016 will remain in the memories of members and friends of the “Fifth Switzerland” as the centenary year of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad…

Hans Ambühl – the new President of educationsuisse

SwissCommunity news

OSA advice

SwissCommunity news

I would like to study in Switzerland. What would happen in terms of military service?

Youth Service offers

SwissCommunity news

Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad (FYSA): Summer camps for children aged 8 to 14

SwissCommunity news

The 2017–2019 stabilisation programme and other federal government cost-cutting measures

Notes from Parliament Building

New arrivals

Notes from Parliament Building

Votes and Elections

Notes from Parliament Building

E-Review

Notes from Parliament Building

From photographs of glaciers to everyday items

On safe ground

Alex Capus | Stories in and around the Sevilla bar

Echo

Pepe Lienhard

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