The Political Section informs the Swiss authorities about political decisions and U.S. policy trends and priorities that are of importance to Switzerland (namely  promoting democracy, combating terrorism and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction). It also informs the U.S. authorities about Swiss priorities (promoting peace, abolishing the death penalty, respecting human rights, upholding international law including the Geneva Conventions and combating the financing of terrorism).

The Section’s extensive network of contacts enables it to carry out its work. In particular, it actively cultivates contacts with the Congressional Friends of Switzerland Caucus. An important instrument for promoting mutual understanding and defending Swiss interests are working visits to Washington by Swiss politicians and high level officials as well as similar visits to Bern by their U.S. counterparts.

A range of special tasks within the Political Section is entrusted to the legal counselor whose responsibilities include, among others, to follow the institutional and legal developments in the United States, to deal with cases implying treaties and other sources of international law, to observe human rights issues and generally support the Embassy in giving advice in legal affairs.

 
Please note that the Embassy cannot assume any responsibility for the materials contained in or referred to on its website. In particular, the information in the materials does not constitute legal opinion and should not be regarded as a substitute for legal advice.

The Embassy of Switzerland is not able to inspect or confirm that the material contained on the web pages that are linked to this page are correct in every case. Accordingly, the Embassy of Switzerland provides the information on these web pages as is and without any warranties. The Embassy of Switzerland disclaims all express and implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will the Embassy of Switzerland be liable for any loss of profits, business, use, or data or for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind whether based in contract, negligence or other tort.

The Embassy of Switzerland reserves the right to change this policy at any time. This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party.

E-mail  was.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
Tel: (202) 745-7917

Guillaume Scheurer, Deputy Head of Mission & Head of Political and Legal Affairs

 
Please note that the Embassy cannot assume any responsibility for the materials contained in or referred to on its website. In particular, the information in the materials does not constitute legal opinion and should not be regarded as a substitute for legal advice.

The Embassy of Switzerland is not able to inspect or confirm that the material contained on the web pages that are linked to this page are correct in every case. Accordingly, the Embassy of Switzerland provides the information on these web pages as is and without any warranties. The Embassy of Switzerland disclaims all express and implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will the Embassy of Switzerland be liable for any loss of profits, business, use, or data or for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind whether based in contract, negligence or other tort.

The Embassy of Switzerland reserves the right to change this policy at any time. This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party.