President’s address to the Swiss abroad
The 750,000 Swiss abroad give Switzerland “a voice, a face and a presence around the world” at a time when challenges are global, says President Didier Burkhalter in his August 1 speech.
A new law on the Swiss abroad is being drafted and legislation has been adopted to protect Swiss schools, he says. Globally, Burkhalter notes that today’s challenges range from climate change to human rights and peace.
Traditionally, the Swiss President records an address for the Swiss abroad each year in celebration of the Swiss national holiday. Here’s what President Burkhalter has to say.
More
Swiss National Day
In compliance with the JTI standards
More: SWI swissinfo.ch certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here. Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.