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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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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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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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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
April 2/25

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Swiss-EU relations – the moment of truth awaits

Switzerland and the European Union (EU) are keen to overcome their differences. Following a hard series of negotiations, an updated set of Swiss-EU…

Elections to the Council of the Swiss Abroad – you have until 11 May 2025 to cast your vote

SwissCommunity

What has Switzerland learned from the Credit Suisse debacle?

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Readership survey 2024: A good report card – helping us to improve

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OSA to hold more virtual information events in 2025

SwissCommunity

Ban on Nazi symbols to be introduced after all

Society

Voters find utopian “Environmental Responsibility Initiative” too much to swallow

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Camille Strack | “I liked most of all the contact with the animals and the beautiful landscapes”

SwissCommunity

Ariane Rustichelli – farewell in a few hashtags

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Marianne Jenni | “The Swiss Abroad are important for Switzerland’s image”

Notes from the Federal Palace

Germaine Seewer | The highest-ranking woman in the Swiss Armed Forces

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Meimuna is a gentle voice in an uncertain world

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Francis Giauque | “You are near, you are far, but I will never reach you”

Literature series

YPSA – what’s behind the four letters?

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New Year’s winter camp – now is the time to reserve your spot

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Notes from the Federal Palace

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Notes from the Federal Palace

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Swiss Review
April 2/25

Swiss-EU relations – the moment of truth awaits

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Discovering Switzerland’s culinary heritage

The renaissance of wood in Swiss construction

Women’s football on the big stage

Cliff edge

The day the “Fifth Switzerland” became official

Centre Party snail race to replace Amherd

Discussion: Swiss Abroad are “spongers”?

Elections to the Council of the Swiss Abroad – you have until 11 May 2025 to cast your vote

What has Switzerland learned from the Credit Suisse debacle?