Swiss Review 2/2018

22 Swiss Review / March 2018 / No.2 OSA news OSA Youth Service If you are interested in Swiss politics and Europe, and would like to take part in a fabulous programme of recreational activities in your native country, our politics and culture camp is ideal for you. You’ll experience Swiss politics up close at our politics and culture camp – everything is explained in simple terms and in a concise and neutral way. You will meet young politicians as well as experienced ones from different parties who hold various political positions. Vis- its to the Federal Palace and the parliament of Valais are also on the itinerary. To round off the political programme, we will attend the Congress of the Swiss Abroad at the La Poste culture and conference centre in Visp. This year’s theme is the mutual relationship between Switzerland and Europe. Of course, this camp focuses not just on politics but also on your native country, which has so much to offer. Magnificent mountain scenery, fascinating historical cities and no end of culture. It goeswith- out saying that all of this is part of an extremely diverse two-week programme. This includes mountain hikes, climbing, dinghy sailing, mountain biking, swimming, city tours and museum visits. A truly memorable experience is guaranteed. The camp costs CHF 750 (including programme, accommodation, meals, excursions and visits), lasts from 28 July to 12 August and is aimed at young Swiss Abroad between 15 and 21 years of age. If we’ve sparked your interest, then register now! Information about the offers for young people and to register: www.swisscommunity.org or www.aso.ch. 96 th Congress of the Swiss Abroad in Visp/VS From 10 to 12 August 2018 the 96 th Congress of the Swiss Abroad will take place in Visp with panoramic views of the mountains of Valais. The theme of our upcoming congress, ‘Switzerland without Europe – Europe without Switzerland’, illustrates that the relationship between Switzerland and Europe is a topic that extends far beyond the Europe issue. It is a topic with global dimensions, not only because of potential consequences for Switzerland, but also because of implications for domestic and foreign policy, as well as the economy. One of the highlights of the congress will be the speech by State Secretary Roberto Balzaretti, who was appointed director of the Directorate for European Affairs (DEA) by the Federal Council on 1 February 2018. During the event the participants will have the opportunity to meet compatriots from around the world, inform themselves about the current news in Switzerland and talk about their own experiences. Stimulating speeches by interesting personalities from Swiss business and politics, as well as a varied social programme with folklore and living traditions, complete the programme of the 96 th Congress of the Swiss Abroad. Further information about registration is available on our website www.aso-kongress.ch. educationsuisse Tel .+41 31 356 61 04 Fax+41 31 356 61 01 info@educationsuisse.ch www.educationsuisse.ch Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) Alpenstrasse 26 CH-3006 Berne Tel. +41 31 356 61 00 Fax +41 31 356 61 01 info@aso.ch www.aso.ch www.revue.ch www.swisscommunity.org Our partners: Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad Tel .+41 31 356 6116 Fax+41 31 356 61 01 info@sjas www.sjas.ch