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Published on 21 August 2024

Federal Council approves Switzerland's participation in two PESCO projects

Bern, 21.8.2024 - At its meeting on 21 August, the Federal Council approved Switzerland's participation in two EU Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) projects. The two projects, Military Mobility and Cyber Ranges Federation, offer the opportunity to expand international cooperation between armed forces. This will strengthen Switzerland's national defence capability. Switzerland’s work on the projects will be carried out in accordance with its neutrality obligations.