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Fundamentals of Swiss foreign economic policy

Switzerland owes its strength to an open and globally integrated economy. Free access to markets, international value chains and effective competition drive innovation, productivity and economic wellbeing, benefiting businesses, workers and consumers alike.

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Objectives and challenges of foreign economic policy

Foreign economic policy aims to secure the prosperity of the Swiss population. Thanks to its openness to the world, Switzerland has benefited greatly from its integration into the global economy.

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Switzerland’s foreign economic policy strategy

The foreign economic policy strategy provides mid- to long-term orientation of Swiss foreign economic policy.

Foreign Economic Policy Reports

The report on foreign economic policy provides an overview of important issues in Swiss foreign economic policy and places them within the context of the strategy.

Contact

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern