Have you had contact with an honorary consul? How was the experience?

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Swiss Abroad

Have you had contact with an honorary consul? How was the experience?

Hosted by: Melanie Eichenberger

In my work, I focus on topics that are relevant to Swiss citizens abroad – from political developments in Switzerland and their impact on the diaspora to social, economic, and cultural issues. Before joining SWI swissinfo.ch, I worked as a local journalist for the Aargauer Zeitung. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Multilingual Communication and, as is typically Swiss, completed an apprenticeship as a commercial employee.

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In a mini-series, Swissinfo looks at the widely networked, less visible network of Swiss honorary consuls. In contrast to professional consuls, their work is voluntary.

Who are these people who work on behalf of Switzerland from Bordeaux to Brisbane, from Denver to Durban? And what motivates them to take on this quiet role, which can become so important at a crucial moment?

We would like to hear from you if you have any stories to tell about the Swiss honorary consuls.