Unternavigation

Presidential year 2023

Alain Berset was elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2023 by the United Federal Assembly on 7 December 2022.

“Switzerland still has a great deal of potential, for example the potential for compromise, for gender equality, inclusion, and the potential of young people in our country.”

(Excerpt from the speech given by Federal Councillor Alain Berset before the United Federal Assembly on his election as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2023)

Federal Council receives Botswana's President Masisi on state visit

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi travelled to Switzerland with his wife Neo Jane Masisi for a state visit.

First visit by a Swiss president to Botswana

On Tuesday, 7 February, President Alain Berset met with President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi in the capital Gaborone, as part of a two-day trip to Botswana.

New Year’s reception for the Diplomatic Corps

At the traditional New year’s reception at the Federal Palace on 11 January, President Alain Berset received representatives of the diplomatic corps in Switzerland.