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President Keller-Sutter at St Gallen Symposium on ‘Shifting Global Power’
On Thursday, 8 May, President Karin Keller-Sutter addressed the St Gallen Symposium, where this year's theme focused on ‘Shifting Global Power’. On the sidelines of the symposium, President Keller-Sutter met with Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović.
DDPS and other federal departments to provide security support for Eurovision Song Contest in Basel
From 11 to 17 May, Basel will host the Eurovision Song Contest, a major event that will see extensive support from various agencies of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, the Federal Office of Police, and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security. These agencies will work alongside the organisers and cantonal authorities to ensure the security of the event, with the Confederation making a crucial contribution to public safety.
Federal Council appoints Rainer Schulz as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUAG International
During its meeting on 30 April 2025, the Federal Council decided to appoint Rainer Schulz as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUAG International Holding AG. He is currently Vice Chairman. His election will take place at the Annual General Meeting on 20 May 2025.