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G7 summit in Evian: Armed Forces support service and restriction on the use of airspace
At its meeting on 28 January, the Federal Council approved the deployment of the Armed Forces in a supporting role to assist the civilian authorities with security measures during the G7 summit to be held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from 15 to 17 June. This deployment, which is subsidiary in nature, complements the security measures put in place by the civilian authorities. Parliament will vote on the deployment at its next session in March.
AI Summit 2027: Switzerland indicates willingness to host event
At its meeting on 28 January, the Federal Council confirmed Switzerland's intention to organise a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva in 2027. A final decision will be taken at the next AI summit in Delhi in February.
Federal Council adopts first national action plan to combat hate crime against LGBTIQ persons
The Federal Council is committed to better protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) persons against hate crimes and violence. To this end, it adopted the first National Action Plan at its meeting on 28 January 2026. The plan has three scopes of action: support and protection for victims, prevention of hate crime, and monitoring acts of violence.
Switzerland condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Switzerland takes note of the fifth report of the Investigation and Identification Team of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which was mandated to identify the perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Kafr Zita in the Hama Governorate of Syria on 1 October 2016. Switzerland condemns the use of chemical weapons in the strongest terms and calls for those responsible to be held accountable.
SECO: Ordinance on measures concerning Guatemala
Bern, 27.01.2026 - On 26 January 2026, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER amended the annex of the ordinance on measures concerning Guatemala. The entries concerning five individuals were modified. These measures will come into force on 27 January 2026 at 11 p.m.
New STSB final report (aviation) available
A new final report (aviation) is available on the website of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board STSB.
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
New generation of FireDrone for fire fighters and industry: A flying eye that doesn't mind the heat
The FireDrone is designed to deliver real-time data from high-risk areas that are too dangerous for humans and conventional drones. Developed at Empa and continued as a spin-off, the new generation of drones combines heat-resistant materials with practical robotics – for firefighting operations and industrial inspections involving extreme temperatures.
Course listings (ICTax)
The Federal Tax Administration has updated the course listings and bonus shares 2024 and 2025.
New STSB preliminary report (railways) available
A new preliminary report (railways) is available on the website of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board STSB.
President's talks in Davos focus on global economic relations and geopolitical issues
On the margins of the 2026 WEF Annual Meeting, President Guy Parmelin met with more than a dozen heads of state and government for extended bilateral talks. This year, there was a particular focus on issues relating to global trade and Switzerland's bilateral trade relations.
Security and multilateral cooperation in today's changing world at the forefront of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis' talks in Davos
During his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, focused his discussions on security and stability in Europe and the Middle East, multilateral cooperation and Switzerland's chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).