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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Looking back at last week’s visits from different groups from 🇨🇭 We greatly value these opportunities to share insights into the work of the Mission and exchange views on 🇨🇭-🇪🇺 bilateral relations. Thank you to all participants for their interest, thoughtful questions and engaging discussions!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week we hosted the Soirée Suisse in Brussels together with the Swiss Embassy to Belgium, the Swiss Mission to NATO and our host region of Northwestern Switzerland ✨🇨🇭 Many thanks to our guests, our staff, our sponsors and the Conference of Cantonal Governments of Northwestern Switzerland.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A delegation from the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security visited Liège Airport this week to exchange with Belgian authorities on managing parcel flows, risk analysis and control strategies, public-private cooperation and the impact of recent EU measures on e-commerce flows 📦

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Four European countries in one night? Now there’s a train for that 🚆 The new night train connects Milan and Brussels via Switzerland and Germany 🇮🇹🇨🇭🇩🇪🇧🇪 – a new cross-border link bringing Switzerland and its European neighbours and partners closer together.

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SBFI SEFRI SERI @sbfi.admin.ch · 09/09/2026

Switzerland resumed its participation in the ITER fusion reactor, currently under construction in Cadarache (France), having regained full membership of Fusion for Energy with effect from 1 January 2026. To the article: e2-news.ch/en/news/swit...

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Switzerland is back playing a full role in European fusion energy…

Switzerland resumed its participation in the ITER fusion reactor, currently under construction in Cadarache (France), having regained full membership of…

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Gestern waren die Young European Swiss im Rahmen ihrer «Challenge Europe» Studienreise zu Gast bei der Mission. Im Zentrum des Austauschs standen die Arbeit der Mission an den Beziehungen 🇨🇭-🇪🇺 sowie die Rolle der Kantone und der KdK (Konferenz der Kantonsregierungen) in der Schweizer Europapolitik.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting a breakfast exchange with partners from 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 🇰🇷 🇳🇿 🇳🇴 🇬🇧, joined by 🇮🇪 & 🇱🇹, on EU development cooperation and humanitarian policy and current and upcoming priorities. A valuable opportunity to deepen dialogue and strengthen cooperation with the EU 🤝

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Did you know that even travelling with your dog involves cooperation between Switzerland and the EU? 🇨🇭🇪🇺 In 2026, the EU updated its legislation on non-commercial travel with pets. The Swiss pet passport remains valid and is recognised as equivalent to the EU pet passport 🐾

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honor humanitarian workers worldwide. From fighting wildfires in Corsica 🇫🇷 to search and rescue after the earthquakes in Venezuela 🇻🇪, Swiss humanitarian personnel work alongside local authorities and partners to support people when they need it most.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy Swiss National Day! 🇨🇭 On 1 August, we honour Switzerland’s history, diversity and sense of community. From all of us at the Swiss Mission, we wish everyone a wonderful Swiss National Day! ✨

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As a founding member of EUMETNET, Switzerland works with meteorological services across Europe to exchange data and expertise – improving forecasts and helping provide timely weather warnings. 🏔️⛈️

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Summer holidays are here ☀️ Ever wondered why you can travel across Europe so effortlessly? Since 2008, Switzerland 🇨🇭 has been part of the Schengen Area. This means no passport checks when travelling through Switzerland from another Schengen country – leaving you more time to enjoy your holiday. 🍦

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SBFI SEFRI SERI @sbfi.admin.ch · 21/07/2026

On 21.07.26, State Secretary Martina Hirayama represented CH at the Informal EU Ministerial Meeting on Competitiveness in Research & Innovation under the Irish Presidency in Dublin. CH highlighted the importance of openness, excellence and cross-border cooperation for Europe's innovation.⬇️

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State Secretary Martina Hirayama attends informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for research and innovation

Bern, 21.07.2026 — On 21 July, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, travelled to Dublin to attend the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for research and innovation. Held under the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the meeting foc...

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Happy National Day to our Belgian hosts and partners! 🇧🇪 Today we are celebrating what Switzerland and Belgium have in common - and what makes each of us unique. 🍫

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This week, Federal Councillor Beat Jans represented Switzerland at the Informal Meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 Federal Councillor Jans also announced Switzerland’s accession to the European Ports Alliance 🤝 📷 Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hopp Schwiiz! Hop Suisse! Forza Svizzera! Ancora Svizra! 🇨🇭 For the first time in 72 years, Switzerland has advanced to the World Cup Quarter Finals after a close match against Colombia ⚽. Next up: defending champion Argentina!

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SBFI SEFRI SERI @sbfi.admin.ch · 29/06/2026

First high-level meeting of the Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Gdańsk: Joint declaration intended to send a message of international solidarity in support of the reconstruction of Ukraine’s research and innovation system. To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/ie...

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Switzerland 🇨🇭 wishes Ireland 🇮🇪 all the best and looks forward to working with the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026! 🍀 #Ireland2026EU #SwissEUrelations

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Wir hatten das Vergnügen gemeinsam mit @austriaateu.bsky.social, der Tiroler Vertretung und der Konferenz der Kantonsregierungen eine Diskussionsrunde zum Abkommenspaket zwischen der Schweiz und der EU zu organisieren. Danke an alle Teilnehmenden für den spannenden Austausch! 🇨🇭 🇦🇹

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A lot of support for red and white at our FIFA World Cup™ watch party for the Switzerland-Canada match, jointly organized by the diplomatic representations of Switzerland and Canada in Brussels ⚽🇨🇭🇨🇦 A big thank you to our Canadian colleagues for the excellent collaboration! @canada2eu.bsky.social

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Spannender Austausch mit den Teilnehmenden des EMBA der @unisg.ch an der Schweizer Mission zum Paket 🇨🇭-🇪🇺. Fundierte Fragen & wertvolle Praxiseinblicke, die die Relevanz einer Stabilisierung und Weiterentwicklung des bilateralen Wegs verdeutlicht haben. Vielen Dank für die engagierte Diskussion!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We are proud to support the “Shared lives, shared future” #UN80 exhibition in Brussels alongside the @bxllaville.bsky.social and the United Nations 🇺🇳. The stories remind us that multilateralism is not an abstract concept. It’s about people: their rights, their aspirations and their shared future.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Un très bel après-midi passé en compagnie des élèves du Collège de Gambach. Cet échange a permis d'offrir un éclairage sur les relations bilatérales CH-UE & le rôle du réseau extérieur du DFAE. Merci pour le vif intérêt et la grande curiosité rendant cette rencontre particulièrement stimulante.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Gestern durften wir eine Maturaklasse der Stiftsschule Einsiedeln bei uns begrüssen. Ein äusserst bereichernder Austausch über die Bilateralen III, die Rolle einer Schweizer Vertretung im Ausland sowie internationale Karrieremöglichkeiten. Herzlichen Dank für den Besuch & das grosse Interesse.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Together with SwissCore and Eawag, we had the pleasure to host a Swiss Science Briefing bringing together leading experts from @esa.int, @ec.europa.eu, Wetsus and the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance to explore how research and science diplomacy can help secure a sustainable water future. 🌍🔬

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This week, Switzerland participated in the Informal meeting of Energy ministers in Cyprus 🇨🇾 The topics included AccelerateEU and energy coordination across Europe, energy storage and its role for energy security and the role of natural gas in the energy mix beyond 2030. 📷 @cy2026eu.bsky.social

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

“The issue of forced displacement and deportation of Ukrainian children must remain firmly on the political agenda.” - Amb. Rita Adam at the High-Level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, where 🇨🇭 participated for the first time as a full member.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir aujourd’hui les élèves du Gymnase intercantonal de la Broye. Leur curiosité, leurs questions et leurs réflexions ont rappelé toute l’importance d’associer les jeunes générations aux discussions qui façonneront l’avenir des relations bilatérales Suisse - UE.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This week, Switzerland participated in the informal meetings of transport ministers and telecommunications ministers in Lefcosia, Cyprus 🇨🇾 📷 @cy2026eu.bsky.social

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

On this International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, we want to emphasize Switzerland's commitment to effective, focused multilateralism and delivering a tangible impact on peace, stability and the well-being of people worldwide 🌍 #MultilateralismDay

Picture of the United Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The NASA Artemis II Mission successfully returned to earth after its journey around the moon 🚀 Did you know that through @esa.int, Switzerland contributed significant expertise and cutting-edge technology to the mission? 👇 Check below to learn more about the Swiss contributions!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Unser Tag begann mit einem Besuch der Schwerpunktfachklasse Wirtschaft und Recht der Alten Kantonsschule Aarau. Aufbauend auf dem Interesse der Klasse an internationalen Beziehungen sprachen wir über die Arbeit der Mission, die Beziehungen Schweiz–EU und diplomatische Laufbahnen beim EDA.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome a group of master’s students from Sciences Po Paris, who founded the student-led initiative “Friends of Switzerland – Paris”. We had an engaging exchange on Swiss-EU relations and the Mission's work of representing Swiss interests in Brussels.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It’s Easter, and traditions vary in Europe and beyond. Swipe to discover 5 popular ones from Switzerland – and guess what? They don't all revolve around chocolate! Wishing you a joyful Easter holiday! 🌷✨

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Heute durften wir eine Gymnasialklasse aus Fribourg bei uns begrüssen, um ihnen unsere Arbeit sowie die Beziehungen zwischen der Schweiz und der EU vorzustellen. Wir hoffen, dass diese Eindrücke ihre weitere Studienreise bereichert haben und danken der Klasse für den tollen Austausch!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

À l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la #Francophonie, nous souhaitons célébrer la diversité de la langue française. Le français, en tant que langue officielle, lie la Suisse 🇨🇭 à plusieurs pays de l'UE 🇫🇷🇧🇪🇱🇺. Parcourez les images pour découvrir quelques différences entre ces pays !

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Allegra! On #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, we would like to celebrate multilingualism by highlighting some facts about our fourth national language: Romansh 🗣️ 👇 Check below learn more about Rumansh! #EmnaRumantscha

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Early bird breakfast meeting with our fellow Schengen-associated countries 🇳🇴 🇮🇸 🇱🇮 A good occasion to exchange views on common challenges and opportunities in the field of Justice and Home Affairs.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Gestern durften wir Wirtschaftsstudierende der Hochschule Luzern an der Schweizer Mission begrüssen und ihnen Einblicke in unsere Arbeit sowie in die Schweiz-EU Beziehungen geben. Vielen Dank für das Interesse!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Heute empfingen wir Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der Jungen Mitte auf der Schweizer Mission bei der 🇪🇺 in Brüssel. Im Zentrum des Besuchs standen die Beziehungen Schweiz-EU - von der Mitwirkung der Kantone bis zum geopolitischen Kontext. Vielen Dank für den interessanten Austausch!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming the participants of the SwissCore Research & Innovation Seminar to the Mission. During the seminar, representatives from Swiss universities, research institutes, funders and @sbfi.admin.ch engage in exchanges with EU institutions and Brussels-based R&I stakeholders.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

On International Day of Education 📚, we would like to highlight a key element of education: teachers. Strengthening the teaching profession is among the topics addressed at the upcoming Informal Meeting of EU Education Ministers, in which Switzerland will be taking part. 🤝 #EducationDay

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

On January 1st, Cyprus 🇨🇾 took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union until the 30th of June 2026. 🇨🇭 wishes 🇨🇾 all the best and looks forward to working with @cy2026eu.bsky.social! #CY2026EU #SwissEUrelations

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

First Galileo satellites launched on Ariane 6! 🚀 Swiss companies like BeyondGravity, SAFRAN Timing Technologies and APCO Technologies contribute key technologies to the world's most precise satellite navigation system. 🎥Hear from APCO Technologies CEO Aude Pugin on future cooperation.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Solche Besuche wie der heutige von Masterstudierenden aus der Vorlesung Internationales Arbeitsrecht der Juristischen Fakultät der Uni Basel schätzen wir sehr 🎓 Ein spannender Austausch über #SwissEUrelations und anregende Fragen zu aktuellen EU-relevanten Themen. Vielen Dank für das Interesse! 🙌

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Swiss Defence Industry Day in Brussels The event featured a showroom with more than 50 representatives from the Swiss Defence Industry, a keynote speech by Federal Councillor Martin Pfister and a high-level panel discussion on European defence readiness and partnerships.

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Des visiteurs pas comme les autres : les enfants à la découverte de la Mission ! Nos ambassadeurs auprès de l’UE, de l’Ambassade et de l’OTAN ont accueilli 17 enfants pour leur faire découvrir le lieu de travail de leurs parents. #Zukunftstag25 #Futurentousgenres

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Toujours un plaisir d’accueillir des étudiant.e.s à la Mission pour échanger sur notre travail et sur les relations 🇨🇭-🇪🇺! Un grand merci à @unifrius.bsky.social 🎓 pour la visite et aux participants pour leur intérêt et toutes leurs questions aussi pertinentes qu’enrichissantes!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Looking back on an evening in motion! ✨ A few weeks have passed since the 13th Soirée Suisse in Brussels – yet the memories of this special evening together with the guest canton of Bern 🐻 remain. 🎥 Relive the highlights in our recap video!

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Swiss Mission to the EU @swissmissioneu.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Last week together with the Swiss Federal Statistical Office @statdatach.bsky.social, we had the pleasure to welcome chief statisticians and data stewards from all over Europe for interesting insights and lively discussions on the topic of “Enhancing AI-Readiness of Official Data and Statistics”.

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