Government Support

The Federal Chancellery organises the Federal Council meetings along with the respective presidential department. These meetings take place almost every week.

The Federal Chancellery keeps abreast of international trends and develops scenarios for the future. This helps the Federal Council to make policy decisions.

Via media conferences and social media, the Federal Chancellery ensures that the public is informed about the decisions reached by the Federal Council.

German, French, Italian, and sometimes Romansh or English: the Federal Chancellery ensures that laws and official texts are understandable and correct.

The Federal Chancellery is responsible for important laws regarding the government and administration.

The Federal Chancellery provides legal and linguistic support when laws are drafted throughout the Federal Administration.

The Federal Chancellery publishes official texts on the internet and in print form.

The Federal Chancellery supports and advises the President of the Swiss Confederation.

The Federal Chancellery supports and advises the Federal Council in the preparation and management of crises.