Meetings on the fringes of the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
President of the Council of States pays official visit to South Africa
National Council president pays official visit to The Hague and Luxembourg
National Council President Eric Nussbaumer takes part in the 7th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of German-speaking countries
Conference of Speakers of the European Union Parliaments in Mallorca
The presidents of the National Council and of the Council of States play a key role in Switzerland's inter-parliamentary and international relations. Through their international contacts and exchanges, they establish lasting links with foreign countries and parliaments, and maintain regular relations with the diplomatic corps. They help to raise awareness of Switzerland's democratic system, and represent the country's foreign policy interests, complementing those of the Federal Council. Through their international activities, the Council presidents provide substantial support for government diplomacy.
In their international contacts, the Council presidents are supported by the Presidency and Bilateral Relations Unit, and the Protocol & Travel Unit.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY THE PRESIDING COLLEGES OF THE COUNCILS: OBJECTIVES, FOCUS AREAS AND MEASURES (PDF)
Eric Nussbaumer
Eva Herzog