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OSCE: Fourth year of Russia's war against Ukraine (fr)
Speech by Federal Councillor and OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ignazio Cassis, at the OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council on Russia’s war against Ukraine – Check against delivery
State Secretary for Security Policy in Washington, D.C., for exchange on security and defence policy
On 25 February 2026, talks will take place between the Swiss and US defence ministries in Washington, D.C. Markus Mäder, State Secretary for Security Policy, will lead the Swiss delegation. The exchange aims at discussing the security situation and bilateral cooperation. The focus will be on the security policy situation in Europe and current developments in transatlantic relations.
Successfully commercializing novel solar cells: When records are not enough
It is not easy to bring new technologies from the laboratory to market. Researchers and companies face very different demands for new developments and do not always find common ground. Scientists at Empa and other institutions have analyzed two emerging solar cell technologies to identify the greatest risks. Their conclusion: Research and industry must start collaborating much earlier.
Data-driven modelling of residual flows
Estimates as to how much more electricity could be generated from hydropower in the absence of residual flow requirements vary widely, and they have previously been based on inadequate data. A team of researchers from WSL, the University of Bern and Eawag has now used a new database and simulations to show that, between now and 2050, the additional decrease in production due to residual flow requirements – amounting to barely 2% – is likely to be much lower than feared.
UN Human Rights Council: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis presents Switzerland's priorities for strengthening human rights
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis announced the publication of the new Guidelines on Human Rights 2026–29 during his opening address to the high-level segment of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today. Before an international audience, he reaffirmed Switzerland's long-term commitment to protecting and promoting human rights.
From vision to reality
Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the topping-out ceremony for the future “Portail des Nations” at Geneva – Check against delivery
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Human rights: an essential compass in the movement of history (fr)
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), at the opening of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva – Check against delivery
Producer and Import Price Index fell in January by 0.2%
The Producer and Import Price Index fell in January 2026 by 0.2% compared with the previous month, reaching 99.8 points (December 2025 = 100). Petroleum products and pharmaceutical preparations in particular saw falling prices. Compared with January 2025, the price level of the whole range of domestic and imported products fell by 2.2%. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Course listings (ICTax)
The Federal Tax Administration has updated the course listings and bonus shares 2024 and 2025.
OSCE press release: OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ignazio Cassis in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In his capacity as OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ignazio Cassis met on 20 February 2026 in Sarajevo with members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković, the leadership of the Central Election Commission, as well as the OSCE mission on the ground.
Emna da la lingua rumantscha (IT)
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – Check against delivery