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Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider

Portrait photograph of Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider. She is wearing a pink blazer with black trousers. Her right forearm rests on a shelf. She is smiling into the camera. The background is white.

8 April 2025

Elisabeth Baume-Schneider

Elisabeth Baume-Schneider is a member of the Federal Council and has headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) since 2024.

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Federal offices and administrative units of the FDHA

Find out more about the tasks and responsibilities of the offices and administrative units of the FDHA, as well as the services they provide for the public.

General Secretariat (GS-FDHA)

The General Secretariat is the Department’s central administrative office. It is responsible for planning, coordination and monitoring tasks and serves as a key interface between the head of the Department and the federal offices. It also coordinates resources and provides advisory services for the entire Department.

28 April 2025

Working at the FDHA

Do you want to make a difference for Switzerland? Do you want your work to be meaningful? At the FDHA, you can help shape the future in a modern and appreciative working environment.