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Published on 22 November 2024

Cross-border cooperation

Cross-border cooperation plays an especially significant role in relations with neighbouring countries. While foreign policy is primarily a matter for the federal government, it is the cantons that bear the main responsibility for cross-border cooperation with neighbouring regions.

Switzerland is located in the centre of Europe - the picture shows the four-country region of Lake Constance with a panoramic view of the Alps.

Contact

Europe Division
Federal Palace East
3003 Bern