Thank you, to the very talented Mariia and Olha for that beautiful performance. We are so happy you could be here tonight! Excellencies, members of the Federal and Cantonal Governments, distinguished guests, and cherished friends – thank you for joining us on this truly exceptional occasion to celebrate the opening of our Art in Embassies …
Read More» Good afternoon, everyone! Mr. Minister, Mr. Mayor, members of government, the community, and friends… Thank you for welcoming me to Liechtenstein again to participate in this year’s Pride celebration. A heartfelt thanks to FLay for organizing today’s events. Thank you to all of you who are here today to support equality and LGBTQI+ rights – …
Read More» Excellencies, Madame State Secretary Stoffel, Members of the National and Cantonal Governments, friends, fellow citizens, family, members of the diplomatic corps, and other distinguished guests – good evening and thank you for joining us for the 247th anniversary of American independence. Welcome to the U.S. Embassy’s Stars & Stripes Independence Day Celebration. We are pleased …
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Embassy of the United States of America in Switzerland and Liechtenstein The U.S. Embassy Bern is pleased to announce a Town Hall with U.S. Ambassador Scott C. Miller and an American Citizen Services acceptance event for Passport Services, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CBRA), and Notarial Services for U.S. Citizens in Liechtenstein. Event: Town Hall with U.S. …
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Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland The U.S. Embassy Bern Consular Section is pleased to announce an outreach event for U.S. Citizens living in Switzerland and particularly in the Ticino region. Event: Passport Acceptance & Notarial Services Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (by registration only) Location: …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Miller Marking the One Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – February 24, 2023 Madame State Secretary, Excellencies, Members of the National and Cantonal Government, Representatives from the City of Bern, and other distinguished guests, good evening. I must express my deep gratitude to Ambassador Iryna Venediktova for providing me with …
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Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to provide you with information related to U.S. Citizens living in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. An upcoming passport and notarial outreach in Basel, information on how to renew your passport at any time, and a reminder on how to …
Read More» This is the most people I have seen in Bern all in one concentrated spot. Forgive me. I’m a little overwhelmed and beyond honored. Excellencies, Members of the National and Cantonal Governments, friends, fellow citizens, family, and distinguished guests – good evening and thank you for joining us. Before I start my official remarks, I …
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Remarks by Ambassador Scott C. Miller Schaan, Liechtenstein June 11, 2022 Happy Pride everyone! Apologies for me having to speak in English. So, thank you for your patience. This is my first Pride this month and I can’t think of a more exciting opportunity than to celebrate it in Liechtenstein on your very first Pride. …
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Statement by Scott Miller, United States Ambassador to Liechtenstein Today we celebrate 25 years of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Liechtenstein. On March 14, 1997, my predecessor, Ambassador Madeline Kunin, visited Vaduz for the first time in an official capacity to present Prince Hans-Adam II letters of credence from President Bill Clinton, which …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bern is proud to support Dr. David Mooney, Executive Director Institutional Planning, Integration and Development at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), as a guest speaker at Swisspower and SIG Genève’s virtual public event on energy efficiency «Mehr Schub für die Energieeffiziens» https://swisspower.ch/veranstaltungen/energieeffizienz-event/ Energy efficiency is one of the three pillars of …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Geneva, Switzerland on September 29 to lead a U.S. interagency delegation to a September 30 U.S.-Russia bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue. She will be joined by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins. …
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Hi – I’m Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Bern. To all our Swiss friends and partners – Happy National Day! Today we honor more than 700 years of Swiss democracy, which laid the foundation for other democracies to follow. More than 500 years after the oath on the Rütli, America’s founding fathers were inspired …
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Hello – I’m Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Bern. To all my fellow Americans resident in Switzerland and Liechtenstein – Happy Fourth of July! This year, we celebrate 245 years of independence. It’s a time to reflect on the blessings of freedom, and this year in particular, to give …
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President Biden will meet with President Putin in Geneva, Switzerland on June 16, 2021. The leaders will discuss the full range of pressing issues, as we seek to restore predictability and stability to the U.S.-Russia relationship. Additional information about the US – Russia Summit. U.S.-Russia Presidential Joint Statement on Strategic Stability June 16, 2021 Briefing Room Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference June 16, 2021 Hôtel du …
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With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Lou Cooperhouse, founder of BlueNalu, will deliver a keynote at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute’s International Food Innovation Conference on June 29. The conference will examine the future of nutrition and explore technical innovation as well as societal changes in the food ecosystem. Earlier in June, Lou …
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In coordination with Embassy Bern, two U.S. experts spoke on February 4th at the annual International Block Chain Forum. The focus of this year’s meeting was block chain applications in the healthcare industry. Prof. Lucila Ohno-Machada, chair of the Biomedical Informatics Department of UC San Diego, discussed applications of block chain technology in clinical research and healthcare quality …
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JANUARY 20, 2021 – The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible …
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U.S. Embassy Bern is proud to support the virtual 4th International Block Chain forum on February 4th organized by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, including two U.S. expert speakers. This year’s edition will focus on Block Chain applications in the healthcare sector and will cover current topics such as data protection of health records, infection contact tracing, and …
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Attention budding Swiss and Liechtensteiner songwriters!! The U.S. Embassy in Bern is delighted to announce a five-day virtual songwriting workshop led by professional musician and Arts Envoy, Derik Nelson. This unique, week-long event will offer something to beginning and experienced musicians alike. The first lesson kicks off Monday evening 30 November at 6pm. For 5 …
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Join Philip Napoli, Professor of Public Policy at Duke University, on October 1 between 16:00H and 17:00H for a virtual discussion about developing trends in the U.S. and Swiss media industries. To join, please contact l.udris@ikmz.uzh.ch to register and to obtain an access link. Professor Napoli will discuss the contrast between dominant digital platforms and the …
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On July 9, 2020, U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Edward T. McMullen, Jr. hosted the Swiss Special Envoy for Cyber Foreign and Security Policy, Jon Albert Fanzun, and the Swiss Cybersecurity Delegate and Head of the National Cybersecurity Centre, Florian Schütz, for the first U.S.-Switzerland Cybersecurity Dialogue at the U.S. Embassy in Bern. The …
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Together with the U.S. Embassy in Austria and Swiss think tank foraus , we are looking forward to this upcoming virtual talk: Chinese Political Strategy in the Post-COVID World with Guest Speaker Dean Cheng of The Heritage Foundation Tuesday 30 June, 16:00 – 17:00 The discussion will be streamed live on the Facebook pages of: U.S. Embassy Bern: https://www.facebook.com/USBotschaftBern/ U.S. Embassy …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
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Given the uncertainty facing a large number of public events around the world due to the progression of COVID-19, SelectUSA has made the decision to postpone the SelectUSA Investment Summit to June 2021. You will find more information on applications and hotel reservations here. Save the Date: 2021 SelectUSA Summit, June 6-9, 2021 in Washington Hilton, Washington, …
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On invitation of the U.S. Embassy Bern, Adam Segal will give several lectures across Switzerland. Segal is the Council on Foreign Relations’ Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security, and the director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program. He is an expert on security issues, technology development, and Chinese domestic and …
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On invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Joshua Tucker, Director of New York University’s Jordan Center for Advanced Study of Russia , and co-director of the Social Media and Political Participation (SMaPP) lab gave several talks in Switzerland. He spoke at the Political Science Department of the University of Lucerne and at Gymnasium Rämibühl in Zürich. He also had a meeting at the Research Institute for the Public Sphere …
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U.S. Politics Professor Joshua A. Tucker will be in Switzerland the week of November 20, 2019 to give several talks on the relationship between social media and politics. Joshua Tucker is the Director of New York University (NYU)’s Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia, and the Co-Director of the NYU Social Media and Political Participation …
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On October 2, 2019, U.S. Ambassador McMullen hosted a reception at the princely winery in Vaduz to celebrate the close U.S.-Liechtenstein ties. “The U.S. and Liechtenstein are great partners in areas to include trade, investment and fighting financial crimes,” said the Ambassador. The event was attended by more than 100 guests. In addition to leaders …
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Nearly 70 years ago, the Museum of Modern Art first envisioned a worldwide U.S. arts program. It was President John F. Kennedy who, a decade later, established the Art in Embassies program at the U.S. Department of State. Now, the Art in Embassies program consists of over 200 permanent and temporary art exhibitions in U.S. …
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On Saturday, 7 September, the photo exhibition of William Wegman officially opened to the public at the Museum of Arts in Lugano. The exhibition is supported by a grant from the U.S. Embassy. William Wegman has been photographing and filming his Weimaraner dogs for about fifty years. In the exhibition, Wegman combines a documentary style …
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With support of the U.S. Embassy, Colonel Juanita Chang was one of the keynote speakers at the annual Colonel Juanita Chang on Saturday, 7 September. This year the theme was “Transparency; Opportunity or Risk?” Colonel Chang talked about the use of social media by the U.S. Army and its soldiers and shared her thoughts about …
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern and with support of the U.S. State Department, former astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman will give several presentations in Switzerland from 23 to 25 September. Jeffrey Hoffman teaches in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A member of the U.S. Astronauts Hall of …
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern and in collaboration with Impact Hub Bern/ Smart City Bern, Kerry O’Connor, Chief Innovation Officer for the city of Austin, Texas, will be in Bern and Zurich in August. In round tables and talks she will focus on the importance of developing a city-wide sensor technology strategy …
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On July 2, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 243rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created a new nation known as the United States of America. The theme of this year’s reception was “America’s Bounty”. In attendance were Swiss government officials, including ambassadors, as well as …
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July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. 50 years later, the U.S. and the world celebrate this historic event which serves as a symbol for human progression and achievement in space exploration and science. The …
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Last month we hosted a “Benjamin Franklin Night” at the Ambassador’s Residence! The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute (BFTF) is a 4-week program in the U.S. that aims to build links between Europeans and Americans. At the institute, participants discuss topics relating to transatlantic relations and diplomacy. There are a total of 10 U.S. …
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On invitation by the U.S. embassy in Bern, William Carter, deputy director of the Center of Strategic and International Studies, had a speaking program in several parts of Switzerland from 17 to 19 June. He focused in his talks on the international and domestic cybersecurity and artificial intelligence strategy of the U.S., and its relations …
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With support of U.S. Embassy Bern, William Carter, deputy director of the Technology Policy Program at CSIS, will be in Switzerland next week for several speaking engagements. Mr. Carter’s research focuses on international cyber and technology policy issues, including artificial intelligence, surveillance and privacy, data localization, cyber conflict and deterrence, financial sector cybersecurity, and law …
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With support from the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Rik Willard from Agentic Group and Eli Stern from Ernst & Young came to Switzerland for a U.S – Swiss exchange on block chain in the financial and other sectors. They and other experts spoke on the hype that surrounds the topic of block chain and bitcoin, …
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On May 16, 2019 Ambassador McMullen was part of the bilateral meeting of Swiss President Ueli Maurer and President Donald J. Trump at the White House, where they discussed the Swiss – U.S. partnership, Switzerland’s role in facilitating diplomatic relations and international issues. Pictures: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craghead.
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Rik Willard of Agentic Group and Eli Stern of Ernst & Young will be the keynote speakers at the U.S.-Swiss Exchange on Blockchain Innovation and Regulation in Zurich on May 15. Both speakers will look at the future of crypto assets; what comes after bitcoin, how will blockchain technologies affect our society and the …
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Dr. Brad Roberts, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Lab’s Center for Global Security Research, visited Switzerland early February for several speaking engagements on invitation from the Center of Security Studies at the ETH and supported by the U.S. Embassy. Dr. Roberts addressed the idea of strategic stability as a useful framework for understanding how the …
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Professor Rohini Srihari will come to Switzerland to speak at the International Blockchain Forum in Rotkreuz, organized by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and the Embassies of Canada and the UK. The 2019 event will focus on …
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Dr. Brad Roberts, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Lab’s Center for Global Security Research , will visit Switzerland in February for several speaking engagements on invitation from the Center of Security Studies at the ETH Zurich and supported by the U.S. Embassy. Dr. Roberts will address the idea of strategic stability as a useful framework to understand how the relationship among various challenges – …
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On Wednesday, 5 December, Cheryl Edison, serial entrepreneur and currently creator of “maker spaces” (or startup communities) from Silicon Valley, gave a workshop at the University of Liechtenstein. The 25 participants were master students Architecture or Entrepreneurship from at least ten different countries. During the interactive workshop, Cheryl talked about being an entrepreneur; the importance …
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On invitation of the U.S. Embassy, Senior Technology Advisor for the U.S. Department of State in the Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues Len Hause was in Switzerland on a speaking tour. Len focused on how governments, companies, and the population can address the challenges of security and privacy issues arising from the ever increasing …
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In July, a group of five Swiss students and their teacher from Kantonsschule Olten traveled to Kilarney, Ireland for the 2018 GLOBE Learning Expedition and Student Experience to present their scientific research projects to hundreds of other international students and scientists. They presented two environmental research projects and were one of the few groups invited …
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Ambassador Edward McMullen, Jr. delivered closing remarks at the 5th annual Swiss-U.S. Energy Innovation Days (SUEID) on August 22 in Sion. He highlighted the fact that both Switzerland and the U.S. are conducting innovative energy research, which presents an opportunity to deepen U.S.-Swiss cooperation on solving 21st century energy challenges. Previous conferences were hosted in …
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On June 27, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created a new nation known as the United States of America. We celebrated with great friends, delicious food, and incredible music by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band “Flagship Combo” and …
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The U.S. Embassy Bern was happy to host the American violinist Gaelynn Lea from June 12 until June 21, 2018. She visited Switzerland as part of the State Department’s Arts Envoy Program. During her stay, Gaelynn met with several high school classes from Bern and Aargau and more than 100 students from the International School …
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On May 31, 2018, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. welcomed Fulbright alumni to celebrate the Swiss Fulbright Alumni Association’s 10th anniversary at the official residence in Bern. Ambassador McMullen recognized Karl Safft, Thomas Heinis, Andrè Kudelski, and Martin Naville for their commitment to the Swiss Fulbright Alumni Association. The honorees and Fulbright alumni were joined …
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Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and his business development delegation were welcomed by Chargé d’Affairs Tara Erath at the official residence in Bern to meet with current and prospective investors. Indiana is home to 38 Switzerland-based companies that employ over 11,300 Indiana workers, accounting for 6% of all jobs in Indiana supported by foreign investment. …
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On April 25, Ambassador Edward McMullen attended the official opening of the 32nd annual Geneva Book Fair–the second largest French-language book fair in the world. The Fair attracted 100,000 guests and up to 1,000 authors over five days. The city of New York was honored with a special pavilion and an extensive program of activities. …
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Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was welcomed by Novartis CEO Dr. Vasant Narasimhan and his team at the Novartis Campus in Basel for a discussion and a campus tour. Ambassador McMullen learned about Novartis’ significant footprint in the United States, as well as the company’s diversified portfolio of healthcare businesses and cutting-edge research in innovative …
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Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. participated in a panel discussion with industry leaders at the Zurich Economic Impulse event on Swiss-U.S. relations with a focus on innovation and regulation. Ambassador McMullen highlighted the robust economic ties between Switzerland and the United States spurred by both countries’ innovative economies, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act …
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On March 19, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was welcomed by Stadler Rail Executive Chairman Peter Spuhler and CEO Dr. Thomas Ahlburg to tour the Stadler Rail manufacturing facility in Bussnang. Mr. Spuhler and Dr. Ahlburg provided an overview on Stadler Rail’s activities in Switzerland and Salt Lake City, Utah, where Stadler Rail is establishing …
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Romina Boccia of the Heritage Foundation spoke to a variety of audiences about U.S. fiscal policy, U.S. trade relations and the U.S. government debt. Her audiences were staff of the Federal Swiss Department of Finance and of the business organization EconomieSuisse. She also gave interviews to Swiss …
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On March 23, Ambassador Edward McMullen, Jr. hosted Indiana Commerce Secretary Jim Schellinger and current and prospective Swiss investors at his residence for lunch to promote investments in Indiana. Indiana is home to 38 Switzerland-based companies. Swiss affiliate companies employ approximately 11,300 Indiana workers, accounting for six percent of all Indiana jobs supported by foreign …
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In the week before Easter, Romina Boccia will be in Switzerland for several speaking engagements. Romina is a leading fiscal and economic expert and is the deputy director of the Heritage Foundation’s Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies. The Heritage Foundation is a public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. Romina frequently advises members of Congress and …
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, on March 14 and 15 Michael Lind will have several speaking engagements in Lausanne, Bern, Zurich and St. Gallen. Michael Lind is co-founder of the think tank New America and now Visiting Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas …
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At the U.S. Embassy’s chili cooking competition last week, Ambassador McMullen’s recipe took home the top prize in the meat and bean category. The Ambassador is a passionate cook and now he invites you into his kitchen to share with you how he makes the timeless American classic—best served with a topping of shredded cheddar …
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How U.S. Tax Reform Impacts Doing Business and Investments Between the United States and Switzerland The U.S. Embassy will host a seminar followed by a luncheon on the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Trump in December 2017. Tax professionals from PwC Switzerland and K&L Gates of South Carolina as …
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On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Peter Rough, fellow at the think tank Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, was in Switzerland on February 7 for a series of speaking engagements. In his talks, Rough addressed the strategic considerations of the White House in the Middle East and to what extent the current thinking …
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On Thursday, January 11, the Swiss-American Chamber’s New Year’s reception in honor of Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was attended by close to 200 executives from the Swiss business community at the Swiss Re Headquarters in Zurich. In his remarks, Ambassador McMullen highlighted the progress made in the first year of President Trump’s Administration, underscored …
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On Wednesday, January 10, more than one hundred twenty people turned out to welcome Ambassador Edward McMullen and his wife Margaret Ann to Switzerland. Ambassador and Mrs. McMullen hosted a reception at their residence for government officials, business representatives, and a variety of people from universities and cultural institutions. In his remarks, Ambassador McMullen praised …
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From 13 to 15 November on invitation by U.S. Embassy Bern and Foraus, Swiss think tank on foreign policy, Dr. Kim Holmes had a speaking tour in Switzerland. As an expert on foreign and defense policy in the U.S. government, Kim Holmes gave his view on policies under the current U.S. administration and their consequences …
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On November 8, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath welcomed Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and his delegation as part of an investment mission and in-depth study program to learn about Switzerland’s highly-successful vocational education system. In her opening remarks at the investment luncheon, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath greeted 75 guests and highlighted the robust …
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Dr. Kim Holmes will visit Switzerland for a three day speaking program at invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Bern and foraus, a Swiss think tank on foreign policy. Dr. Holmes is Acting Senior Vice President for Research at the Heritage Foundation, a think tank whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies. …
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On October 23, Dr. Ted Trimble, Director of the Center for Global Health at the U.S. National Cancer Institute met with counterparts at the Federal Office of Public Health and the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation to exchange views and explore areas for collaboration on cancer-related initiatives. He was accompanied by Dr. Ann …
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Global Entry Program Enrollment Event in Bern, Geneva, and Zurich The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to announce that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will be in Switzerland from November 27 to December 8 to conduct the in-person enrollment interviews for anyone eligible for Global Entry . What is Global Entry? Global Entry is a program …
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U.S. Embassy Bern hosted James Lindsay, Vice President of the Council of Foreign Relations, in Switzerland the week of September 11. Dr. Lindsay spoke at several Swiss think-tanks and universities, and with Swiss government officials, press, and the general public on the foreign policy of the current U.S. administration. In his talks, he focused on …
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On invitation by U.S. Embassy Bern New York poet, social media activist, and film maker Max Stossel was in Bern for various speaking engagements. Max spoke with four groups of high school students at the Gymnasium Kirchenfeld and Neufeld on the use of social media and how it should enhance one’s life, instead of making …
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Max Stossel is an award-winning poet and filmmaker, and one of the leaders of the Time Well Spent movement that aims to use technology to enhance humanity. His work consistently goes viral, reaches a broad audience outside the U.S., won two Webby Awards, has been featured in multiple film festivals, and influenced the way digital …
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To mark the month of Ramadan, Charge d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath hosted an iftar on June 13 at the Embassy Residence. The theme of the evening was integration and cross-cultural communication. Guests representing Swiss NGOs, educational organizations and the Muslim community engaged in a discussion touching on the importance of integration, the role of schools, …
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With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib will be in Switzerland June 12-16. A painter whose work has been shown in multiple exhibitions all over the world, Zughaib maintains that art is one of the most important tools we have to help shape and foster dialogue among people from …
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On May 5th, the Embassy received 17 students from the Bezirksschule Oftringen. The students met with representatives of the Public Affairs, Regional Security and Management Sections, as well as one of the marines; the students asked a wide array of questions ranging from the life of diplomats, the work done at the Embassy, to what …
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Adam Johnson, 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner for his novel The Orphan Master’s Son, will be in Bern May 22-23. He will give several talks focusing on his approach to writing and on The Orphan Master’s Son, a novel set in North Korea following the life of orphan and model citizen Pak Jun Do. Adam Johnson is …
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David Mikkelson, co-founder of Snopes.com, a leading U.S.-based resource for debunking rumors and bad information, discussed media literacy, rumor research and the importance of trustworthy sources with a wide variety of audiences in Switzerland. Addressing university students in Bern, high school students in Wettingen, an audience at the Museum of Electronic Arts in Basel, Swiss …
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On April 8, 2017, Vice Consul Benjamin Baughman spoke at the opening of the Robert Indiana exhibit at the Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca in Locarno. U.S. Embassy Bern is a proud supporter of the celebration of the American pop art master. Best known for his iconic LOVE sculpture, Indiana’s art has been inspiring people around …
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Public Lecture at the House of Electronic Arts in Basel on April 27 from 18:00 – 19:00 David Mikkelson, co-founder of Snopes.com , will be speaking and leading the discussion Admission: free – No registration needed Drawing on his experience as co-founder of Snopes.com , a leading U.S.-based resource for debunking rumors and false information, David will …
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On March 21, as part of the “2017 Week of Francophonie” celebrations, the U.S. Embassy and the Embassy of Canada hosted a screening of the film, “Zachary Richard, Cajun Heart,” in Bern. The movie shows the history of the Acadian people, their expulsion from Canada in the 18th century and the migration of many of …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to have sponsored Dr. Paul Freedman, associate professor of political science from the University of Virginia, on a speaking tour of Switzerland during the first week of March. A specialist in public opinion, media and politics, and voting behavior, Dr. Freedman gave a total of nine talks on …
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On March 8, 2017, U.S. Embassy Bern welcomed the members of the Bern Public Relations Society (Berner Public Relations Gesellschaft, or BPRG) at the U.S. Residence. Press and Cultural Attaché Stephanie Morimura presented the State Department’s public diplomacy and communications structures. She highlighted how we as the U.S. Embassy Bern coordinate our messaging with offices …
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Join Us on March 21, 2017 at 18:00 at the Bubenberg Cinema in Bern! In France, Canada, Switzerland and many other countries people speak French, but did you know that there is a French-speaking community in the United States too? You can learn something about the Cajun culture and community, mainly found in Louisiana, …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to be sponsoring Dr. Paul Freedman, associate professor of political science from the University of Virginia, on a speaking tour of Switzerland during first week of March. A specialist in public opinion, media and politics, and voting behavior, Dr. Freedman also serves as an election analyst for ABC …
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As the first speaker at the opening ceremony of the Model United Nations Conference on February 17, 2017 in the Bern City Hall, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath talked about the Swiss-U.S. relationship, the work of the U.S. Embassy Bern, and her career as a diplomat. The University of Bern hosted the conference which included …
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We are happy to support U.S. podcast producer, director and writer Jonathan Mitchell’s visit to Bern this week. From February 16 to 19 Mitchell will be here give talks and lead a workshop at the sonOhr Festival at Bern’s Cinema Rex on Saturday, February 18. Mitchell produces “The Truth” which makes “movies for your ears”: audio short …
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From Wednesday, January 25 to Sunday, January 29, Dr. Jane Muir, Director, Florida Innovation Hub of the University of Florida, visited Switzerland to address several audiences on the topic of technology transfer. While in Switzerland, Muir delivered the keynote address at the annual Swiss Technology Transfer Association (swiTT) conference in Interlaken. At a separate event …
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On December 5, Ambassador Suzi LeVine and Eric LeVine visited Uzwil Oberstufe to learn about the students’ participation in the GLOBE program . Second-year students presented their research on leaf growth which they had gathered over the course of the school year. Their attention to data integrity and keen observation skills demonstrated how much young people can accomplish when …
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Dialogue at ABB with Ambassador LeVine and Eric LeVine. Before an audience of more than female 50 management level ABB staff, Ambassador Suzi LeVine and her husband Eric LeVine held a dialogue with Chief Human Resources Officer Jean-Christophe Deslarzes about the importance of diversity in the workplace. Not only is a diverse team important for …
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U.S. Embassy Bern hosted an all-night election watching party starting midnight on November 9. Democracy enthusiasts, friends of the United States, students and journalists came to the event which was open to the general public. The evening celebrated not only the American presidential election but also cultural exchange: two Swiss bands entertained guests with bluegrass …
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On October 20 and 21, Ambassador Suzan LeVine and her husband, Mr. Eric LeVine, hosted a high-level delegation from Microsoft headed by President Brad Smith as well as a JP Morgan Chase executive. Microsoft had expressed particular interest in how the Swiss Vocational Education and Training system works, meeting with apprentices, and comparing programs to …
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On September 27, 2016, Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Mr. Eric LeVine, visited Thurgau Canton. They met with representatives of the cantonal government, Deputy President Carmen Haag, Minister Cornelia Komposch-Breuer, Minister Dr. Jakob Stark and Minister Walter Schönholzer in Frauenfeld to explore avenues to broaden bilateral cooperation. They discussed the strategic importance of the region …
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U.S. Embassy Bern has led a series of initiatives over the past year in celebration of the U.S. National Parks Service’s 100th anniversary. On one hand, the goal of these activities was to highlight the value our two countries share of protecting and enjoying the great outdoors. On the other hand, U.S Embassy Bern wanted …
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On Tuesday July 19, the U.S. Embassy welcomed U.S. cycling team Trek-Segafredo for a coffee break as part of their rest day activities in Bern. The team, which includes Swiss rider and local hero Fabian Cancellera, U.S. rider Peter Stetina and current #2 in the overall race, Bauke Mollema, stopped by the Ambassador’s Residence where …
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Excellencies, State Secretary Dell’Ambrogio, Members of the National and Cantonal Governments, Damen und Herren, and fellow people who care about the world Guten Abig, Bonsoir, Buena Sera, Buno Saira Before I begin my remarks, I want to give special thanks to a few folks. To my amazing husband and family – You inspire me every …
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On June 11, Ambassador LeVine, along with her husband Eric, led a delegation of diplomatic representatives in the Zurich Pride march. Before the march kicked off, Ambassador LeVine delivered opening remarks , addressed this year’s Pride theme – TeamForLove — focusing on the love that binds all families together regardless of the parents’ sexual orientation. She …
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On May 25 Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Eric, visited the customs museum in Gandria, to view the special exhibition organized by the anti-piracy organization Stop Piracy. The exhibit, “Beguiling Appearance, Murky Shadows, ” focuses on the importance of protecting intellectual property rights. Along for the visit were Swiss musician IVO and Cecile Drexel from …
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On May 24, 2016, Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Eric, traveled to Zurich to meet with members of the Zurich Cantonal Government and talk about the growth of Swiss start-ups. While there, they also met with the South Pole Group to learn more about how the private sector can help reduce carbon emissions. Later, the …
Read More» On May 3rd, Ambassador Suzan G. LeVine and her husband Eric LeVine welcomed an investment delegation at their residence to discuss the many advantages the greater Houston area has for foreign companies. Participants included representatives from Conroe/the Greater Houston Partnership as well as a select group of Swiss business leaders. The greater Houston area is …
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On April 27, 2016, Ambassador Suzan LeVine, her husband Eric LeVine, and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder toured Switzerland’s leading skilled trades training center and met with government and business leaders as part of Governor Snyder’s European investment mission focused on strengthening trade relationships and creating jobs. Ambassador LeVine, Mr. LeVine, and Governor Snyder visited Libs, …
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On Tuesday April 26, Ambassador LeVine and her husband Mr. Eric LeVine visited the Adolphe Merkle Institute at the University of Fribourg. The visit consisted of a round table with graduate and post-doc students followed by a presentation to students, professors, institution leaders, and cantonal officials. In the round table discussion on work-life continuum, Ambassador …
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As part of the Embassy’s ongoing educational outreach, Ambassador Suzi LeVine and her husband, Eric LeVine, visited the Academy for Journalism and Media of the University Neuchatel. She gave a presentation to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in journalism in a class taught by SRF presenter Stephan Klapproth and RTS Editor-in-Chief Patrick Nussbaum. …
Read More» On Tuesday, April 19, Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Cellars addressed the 11th Massachusetts – Basel-Stadt Students Exchange Program participants. The 30 American high school students came to Basel for a two-week homestay sponsored by CityBasel and Wakefield High School via a Sister City Agreement with Boston. In his remarks, Mr. Cellars stressed the significance of face-to-face interactions with people from foreign …
Read More» On April 20, Ambassador Suzan LeVine, her husband, Eric LeVine, as well as an investment delegation from South Carolina welcomed a distinguished group of Swiss business leaders from medical, life science, IT, renewable energy, machinery and space industries at an investment forum in Bern. In her opening remarks, Ambassador LeVine highlighted South Carolina’s diverse market, …
Read More» On April 19, SICPA Chairman and CEO Philippe Amon and his team hosted Ambassador Suzan LeVine and her husband, Eric LeVine, at its Prilly office. Founded in 1927, SICPA is one of Switzerland’s true success stories. The company provides secure identification, traceability and authentication solutions and services to governments – including the ink for U.S. …
Read More» On Tuesday, April 19, Dr. Judd Stitziel, State Department Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, led a joint U.S. State Department and U.S. Commerce Department team to headline the second annual defense export control seminar in Bern, Switzerland. The seminar, run in conjunction with Switzerland’s Federal Department of Economic Affairs (SECO) and Switzerland’s largest manufacturing …
Read More» Monday, April 18, Ambassador LeVine addressed over 60 members of Switzerland’s manufacturing and export industries at the U.S. Embassy’s second annual “U.S. Export Controls Seminar.” In her remarks, Ambassador LeVine highlighted U.S. and Swiss cooperation on defense export controls, both bilaterally and worldwide. Ambassador LeVine also detailed the Obama administration’s ongoing efforts to create a …
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As part of our youth outreach campaign, Ambassador LeVine and her husband Mr. Eric LeVine visited schools in Sion, Sierre, and Zurich on Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14. The Ambassador spoke about the American presidential election system, explaining how delegate selection, primaries and caucuses, and grassroots organizing contribute to democratically electing a leader …
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On April 5, 2016, Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Eric, traveled to Valais to meet with local officials of the canton of Valais. During the visit, Ambassador and Mr. LeVine met with President Jacques Melly, Vice-President Esther Waeber-Kalbermatten, Cantonal Chancellor Philipp Spoerri, President of the Valais parliament Nicolas Voide, Cantonal Prosecutor of Valais Nicolas Dubuis, …
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On Tuesday, March 22, The U.S. Embassy in Bern held a student visa information session for study abroad advisors from Swiss universities and higher education institutes. Public Affairs Officer Stephanie Morimura and Consular Officer Matthew Boullioun described Fulbright scholarship opportunities for Swiss students and scholars , and outlined the student visa application process . The session also served as a networking opportunity for the …
Read More» On Monday, March 14th, Security Attaché Jeff Monroe spoke at the Swiss Transport Museum ’s launch of the new IMAX movie Wild America . The film, created in honor of the 100th& anniversary of the National Parks Service , documents three nature lovers as they embark on a road trip across the U.S., taking in some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. A …
Read More» On Wednesday, March 16, Acting Director for the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) John Smith led a six-person delegation to Switzerland for a series of high-level meetings with Swiss government officials. While these meetings covered a number issues, the primary point of focus was continued Iran sanctions implementation as well as sanctions relief associated …
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Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Eric LeVine, met with Impact Hub Zürich members on Thursday, March 10, to learn about how this socially-engaged entrepreneurial community supports start-ups. Program Director Niels Rot gave a tour of Impact Hub’s latest office space dedicated to helping young companies collaborate and contribute to a better world, and facilitated a dialogue with representative …
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Embassy Bern places a high priority on meeting with Swiss students to discuss U.S. policy, the work of the Embassy and to share information on current developments in the U.S., such as the presidential elections. As a part of this ongoing educational outreach, Ambassador Suzan LeVine, along with her husband Eric LeVine, visited two schools …
Read More» U.S. Political Scientist Walter Russell Mead traveled to Switzerland on a speaker program organized by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. Mead spoke to students, the public, Swiss officials and journalists in Bern, Luzerne, Basel and Zurich. The Tages-Anzeiger, der Bund and Basler Zeitung all published full-page in-depth interviews with Mead on the …
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On February 22, 2016, Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Eric, traveled to Basel to meet with local officials of the canton of Basel Stadt. During the discussion, the Ambassador highlighted recent progress in introducing the Swiss apprenticeship model to the U.S. with the collaboration of Swiss firms. While in Basel, Ambassador LeVine met with the …
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On February 10, Ambassador Suzi LeVine met with students of the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz who participate in the ConnectUS program. The Ambassador gave the students an overview of the U.S. presidential elections, focusing on how the U.S. primary and general election works and the importance of grassroots voter mobilization. She also explained how the U.S. and Switzerland …
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On Wednesday, February 10, MassChallenge launched the opening of its start-up accelerator program in Geneva, Switzerland. Speaking to the crowd of more than 350 entrepreneurs and hopefuls, Ambassador LeVine described the fundamental elements to cultivating a rich culture of innovation: remove the stigma from failure because it is an important aspect of learning. Not only …
Read More» Ambassador LeVine, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Chris Lu, and Swiss Ambassador to the U.S. Martin Dahinden join representatives of Zurich North America and Harper College to mark the official launch of an innovative, first-of-its-kind U.S. apprenticeship program for the insurance industry. Zurich North America is a participant in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship …
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Every day as she interacts with people in Switzerland, Suzi LeVine, U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, gets questions about the U.S. election. Here are the most frequently asked questions and her answers — just as the U.S. Presidential election begins in earnest: Monday, February 1 is the Iowa caucus, the first chance for voters …
Read More» On January 29, 2016, Ambassador Suzan LeVine joined Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann at Biogen’s next-generation biologics manufacturing facility Groundbreaking Ceremony in Luterbach. Founded in Switzerland, the now Massachusetts-headquartered biotech company is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Switzerland with the construction of this new site, slated to be operational in early 2019. George A. Scangos, CEO …
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On January 26, Ambassador Suzan LeVine welcomed Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, his delegation and Swiss representatives of the business and academic communities to her residence in Bern. Governor Hickenlooper was in Switzerland leading a large business delegation. Focusing on workforce development and the “Swiss Model” of apprenticeships, the delegation explored innovative approaches to work-based learning …
Read More» On January 5, Ambassador LeVine kicked off the annual Zurich Winterrede series organized by the Karl der Grosse Center and the City of Zurich. In the free speech tradition of the Hyde Park Speaker’s Corner, Winterrede invites speakers from the world of arts, politics, science and diplomacy to speak their minds from a window overlooking …
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A class of students from USI – Università della Svizzera italiana (Lugano, Switzerland) has been invited by the US Department of State in Washington to the finals of P2P: Challenging Extremism , an initiative managed by EdVenture Partners through which the US Government has called on university students around the world to develop positive social media narratives to …
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On December 8, 2015, Ambassador LeVine travelled to the Canton of Jura to meet with local officials. While in Jura, the Ambassador visited the towns of Porrentruy, Delemont, and Glovelier. In Porrentruy, the Ambassador LeVine toured the technical division of the Jura Center for Education and Training. There, she was able to witness first-hand the benefits …
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On November 27, 2015, Deputy Chief in Mission Jeffrey R. Cellars addressed Swiss students who participated in the Latin translation contest «Certamen Translatorium». The contest takes place every year during Latin a cultural month organized by the Society IXber St. Gallen. The program theme for this year was Latin-America — not the geographic Latin America, …
Read More» Thursday, November 12 visiting U.S. Commerce Department Assistant Secretary Arun Kumar joined Ambassador LeVine, Dr. Christoph Lindenmeyer from Schindler Management and Swissmem, and members of the Swissmem leadership team for a high-level meeting. Over the course of their discussion, participants explored a wide-range of bilateral economic and commercial issues, including the Transatlantic Trade and Investment …
Read More» President Obama declared November 1-7 National Apprenticeship Week in the United States. U.S.-Swiss cooperation on vocational training and apprenticeships is well-established, with over 20 Swiss companies committed to implementing or expanding apprenticeship programs in the U.S., and a cooperation agreement in place. In September U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez visited Switzerland to put …
Read More» On September 24, Ambassador LeVine welcomed legislators and officials from the State of Utah to the U.S. Embassy Bern to discuss economic opportunities for Swiss businesses in Utah, economic opportunities for Utah businesses in Switzerland, and bilateral workforce development. A number of Swiss companies currently do business in Utah, and a number of additional Swiss …
Read More» On September 23, the U.S. Embassy in Bern in cooperation with the U.S. Mission in Geneva and the University of Bern co-organized a high-level speaker series exploring the impact of biotechnology on the developing world. Dr. Tony Lambino from the International Rice Research Institute, Dr. C.D. Mayee from the Indian Society for Cotton Improvement (ISCI), …
Read More» On September 12, Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Cellars and his wife Bethanne, visited Lugano to attend the opening of the new Arts Center, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. While in Lugano, they also visited the Hermann Hesse Museum, Museo Hermann Hesse, in nearby Montagnola, where Hesse lived between 1919 and 1931. Lugano Mayor Marco …
Read More» On September 7, Helsinn CEO Dr. Riccardo Braglia greeted Ambassador SuzanLeVine at Helsinn’s Biasca plant in Ticino, Switzerland. During the visit, Ambassador LeVine discussed Helsinn’s position in the global pharmaceuticals market, its footprint in the United States, and the challenges it faces doing business in the United States. Ambassador LeVine also met the leadership of …
Read More» On September 3, Ambassador LeVine spoke to an audience of more than 200 business executives and dignitaries at a business symposium on Mount Pilatus in central Switzerland. Attendees included high ranking business officials, Swiss politicians, and academics. Switzerland’s Vice President Federal Councilor Johann Schneider-Ammann was also in attendance. During her keynote address, Ambassador LeVine highlighted …
Read More» On July 27, the State Department released the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report . Commenting on the report at the release ceremony in Washington, Secretary Kerry noted, “The bottom line is that this is no time for complacency. Right now, across the globe, victims of human trafficking are daring to imagine the possibility of escape, the chance for a life …
Read More» The United States and Switzerland signed an agreement that will expand markets for organic farmers, reduce hurdles for small and medium-size businesses, and deliver more organic products to consumers. The agreement states that, effective immediately, organic products certified in the United States or Switzerland may be sold as organic in either country. The organic equivalency …
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New Commitments bring the number of Swiss Companies to Offer Apprenticeship Opportunities in the U.S. to 18; Switzerland and the U.S. Formalize Cooperation on Vocational Education and Training Eighteen Swiss firms unveiled plans to expand or create new apprenticeship programs in the U.S. The Swiss companies (list below), world leaders in implementing apprenticeship programs, are …
Read More» Excellencies, Ambassador Guex, Ambassador Frick, Ambassador Hamamoto and Ambassador Wood from the United States Mission Geneva; Damen und Herren, Grüssich Mittenand, Welcome! It is such a pleasure to look out and see all of you here and to have you celebrate the birthday of the United States of America with us! Before I go into …
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On Saturday, June 20, Ambassador LeVine and her family, along with a delegation of Ambassadors and diplomats posted in Switzerland joined the Zurich Pride march in support of LGBT rights. Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, the E.U., Finland, Israel, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the U.K., the U.S. and a representative of …
Read More» From June 15 to 17, Karim Sadjadpour met with students, researchers and fellow experts to share his views on the consequences of a possible nuclear agreement between the P5+1 and Iran, focusing on how this might impact U.S. – Iran relations and Iran’s role in the Middle East. Sadjadpour engaged in discussions at the U.S. …
Read More» Ambassador LeVine and an investment development delegation from the state of Colorado welcomed a distinguished group of Swiss business leaders from aviation, life science, IT, fashion, machinery, and energy industries at an investment forum held at her residence in Bern. In her opening remarks, Ambassador LeVine highlighted Colorado’s vast and diverse market, favorable demographics, highly …
Read More» The Swiss Economic Forum welcomed Ambassador LeVine at a speaking event on the Swiss dual-track Vocational Education and Training (VET) program. Ambassador LeVine was joined by Swiss government officials, private industry and from Swiss universities. The panelists stressed the fact that in Switzerland apprenticeships are valued as a great alternative to a college education with …
Read More» On June 4, Dr. Alicia Soderberg, Professor in Astrophysics at Harvard University and one of the first scientists to observe supernovas – the catastrophic death of a star — spoke with students at Gymnasium Hofwil in Münchenbuchsee about her work. She went into detail about how she detected the supernova. She was one of the …
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Meeting with Swiss students to discuss U.S. policy and share information on education systems in the U.S. and Switzerland is a high priority for Embassy Bern. As part of the ongoing educational outreach, Ambassador Suzi LeVine and Public Affairs Officer Stephanie Morimura recently visited two schools in the Canton of Bern. On May 20, Morimura …
Read More» (Following introduction) Thank you so much…. It is a real honor to join you here this afternoon. Before we begin, I want to quickly recognize and welcome my counterpart from the Swiss Embassy, Ambassador Martin Dahinden, as well as my friends and colleagues from the United States Department of Commerce – Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews …
Read More» Ambassador LeVine welcomed Delaware Governor Jack Markell to Switzerland May 7 -8. Governor Markell was in the country to participate in the prestigious St. Gallen Symposium and speak about the global impact of small states. On May 7, on the sidelines of the Governor’s participation in the symposium, Ambassador LeVine and Governor Markell met with …
Read More» On Friday, May 1, Ambassador Levine, along with her husband, Eric LeVine, visited the Swiss Federal University of Technology in Lausanne, EPFL. Several highly prestigious labs with a wide diversity in focus presented their work and research: the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroprostethics, the Human Brain Project, the MOOCs at the Lab for …
Read More» Patrick Firmenich, Vice Chairman of the Board, and Gilbert Ghostine, CEO, welcomed Ambassador LeVine and her team to the Firmenich Research facility in Geneva. Swiss and family-owned, Firmenich is the world’s largest privately-held fragrance and flavor company and number two in its industry, with $3 billion in sales in fiscal year 2014. The company has …
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On April 30, Feintool CEO Heinz Loosli hosted Ambassador LeVine and her team at Feintool, headquarters in Lyss, Switzerland. Feintool develops and manufactures tools and presses, as well as high-precision, custom parts and components for the global automotive industry. During the visit Ambassador LeVine and Feintool staff discussed Feintool’s footprint in the USA as well …
Read More» Thank you for including me in this opening of the mosque at this unique and wonderful institution, the House of Religions. Though we have many different backgrounds represented here today, I believe the fact we are all sharing this room is testament to the peace and solidarity we are all working toward. This is an …
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On April 20, 2015, Deputy Chief in Mission Jeffrey R. Cellars delivered a speech to students participating in an exchange program between Basel-Stadt and Massachusetts at the historic Basel Rathaus (City Hall). For several years, Basel and Massachusetts have been “Sister-States;” the exchange is a result of the ongoing cooperation of both states in the …
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The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, in Switzerland for an International Friendly match against the Swiss National Team, invited Ambassador LeVine and representatives of the Swiss Special Olympics team to a training session in Zurich on Sunday, March 29. Coach Jürgen Klinsmann welcomed Ambassador LeVine and four Swiss Special Olympians, Numa Nunez, Mauro Facciolo, Fabienne Waelti …
Read More» President Obama and Secretary Kerry Cite Swiss Companies, Investors The Swiss Delegation to the just-concluded SelectUSA Summit in Washington D.C. was the largest delegation in attendance on a per capita basis, as well as one of the most prominent. Acknowledging Switzerland’s impressive showing at the Summit, both President Obama and Secretary Kerry mentioned Swiss companies …
Read More» On March 13, 2014, the U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Kino Xenix, hosted a roundtable with U.S. documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee. McElwee’s films offer a unique approach to documentary film making as they interweave historical and social topics with autobiographical details. Starting from his own personal life, his documentaries explore bigger political, philosophical and social …
Read More» On March 6, Roche CEO Severin Schwan greeted Ambassador LeVine at Roche headquarters in Basel. Operating two divisions – Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics – and employing over 20,000 people in the United States, Roche is a leader in research-focused healthcare. While at Roche, Ambassador LeVine met with a number of U.S. citizens in a town hall …
Read More» On Thursday, February 26, Ambassador LeVine visited the Bildungszentrum Langenthal to meet students and educators and talk about current U.S. policies, the U.S. school system, and how women’s empowerment has expanded the range of life choices men and women can make in the 21st century. Ambassador Suzan LeVine and the Embassy delegation were greeted by …
Read More» On February 26, Ambassador LeVine and U.S. Embassy staff visited Bystronic Laser AG’s headquarters in Niederönz. They were met by Bystronic’s CEO Alex Waser and CCO Jean-Pierre Neuhaus, who gave them a tour of the facilities. During the tour, Ambassador LeVine learned about the company history and saw a demonstration of some of the equipment, …
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On February 26, 2015, Deputy Chief of Mission Jeffrey Cellars addressed the audience of the Jazzwerkstatt Bern before a concert of the HKB Large Ensemble. In his remarks, he pointed out the international importance jazz has gained since its emergence at the beginning of the 20th century: “Like no other music genre, Jazz has traveled around …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Bern, in cooperation with the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, announced the opening of a competition for Swiss artists on the theme of the intersection between art, science, technology and the environment. The selected works will be displayed as part of the collection currently on show at the Residence of Suzan G. …
Read More» On February 11, 2015, Ambassador LeVine welcomed a high-level investment delegation from Jefferson County, Colorado at the U.S. residence in Bern. Attendees at the gathering included leading members of the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, as well as executive members of the world renowned Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus , which has its North American headquarters in …
Read More» On February 4, Ambassador LeVine addressed over 400 officials from the travel and tourism industry from Switzerland, Germany and the United States at the Visit USA Seminar at the Mövenpick Hotel and Conference Center in Regensdorf. Ambassador LeVine highlighted some of the top travel destinations in the United States, including the “two Washingtons” — Washington …
Read More» Over 50 Swiss American Football fans and enthusiasts joined Ambassador LeVine at her Residence in the early morning hours of February 2 for a Super Bowl viewing party. Athletes from the Swiss American Football National Team, players and managers from several of the Swiss league teams, sportswriters, and fans gathered at the Residence to watch …
Read More» Never Again isn’t Just a Wish; It is a Command Ambassador LeVine in Lucerne to Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day On January 27th Ambassador LeVine participated in a Holocaust Remembrance Day event in Lucerne. The event, co-hosted by Ambassador LeVine, Richard Jones, E.U. Ambassador to Switzerland, Yigal Caspi Israel’s Ambassador to Switzerland, David Moran, U.K. Ambassador …
Read More» Thank you so much, Esther, for that introduction and for the opportunity to be here with you today! Please allow me to acknowledge a couple of people in the room before I begin: Former Federal Councillor, Elisabeth Kopp, and Norman H. Gershman, Photographer and initiator/founder of the Besa-Project – thank you so much for all …
Read More» Secretary Kerry: Good afternoon, everybody. Klaus, thank you very, very much for not just a very generous introduction, but thank you for your extraordinary leadership here for so many years. I have enjoyed taking part and coming here for a great one-stop shop, and I thank you for this institution. And before I begin, I …
Read More» The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. Beginning the Journey Born on January 15, 1929, to …
Read More» On January 15 Ambassador LeVine spoke to more than 70 participants at a luncheon in Geneva jointly organized by the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and the International Club of Geneva. In her remarks, Ambassador LeVine highlighted her priorities, including increasing economic ties between Switzerland and the United States, encouraging more cooperation on security and development …
Read More» On January 13, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett and Director of the National Economic Council Jeffrey Zients hosted a delegation of Swiss business leaders in Washington, D.C. The delegation, led by Vice President of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councilor Johann Schneider-Ammann …
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July 30, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. CEO Markus Bucher and the members of Pilatus’ board welcomed Ambassador LeVine to the Pilatus manufacturing facility in Stans, Switzerland. As the sole Swiss company that develops, produces and sells aircraft to customers around the world, Pilatus plays a critical role in Switzerland’s aviation industry. Its flagship aircraft, the single-engine …
Read More» Petra Jenner, Country Manager at Microsoft Switzerland, welcomed Ambassador LeVine at the Microsoft campus in Wallisellen, Switzerland on June 30. During the visit, Country Manager Jenner and Ambassador LeVine discussed the advantages of having been in operation in Switzerland for the past 25 years, the role of social media, talent recruitment and the importance of …
Read More» Monday, July 21st Nima Farzan, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of immunization technology firm PaxVax welcomed Ambassador LeVine to PaxVax’s newly acquired facility near Bern, Switzerland. In spite of the facility’s recent renovation and long and storied history as part of Swiss vaccine technology legend Crucell AG, the facility was facing closure. …
Read More» On Tuesday, July 15, Ambassador LeVine hosted a discussion led by Professor David Johnson, author of the book The Lavender Scare. The book describes the little know period in U.S. history when gay and lesbian employees of the Federal government were forced to resign or were fired in great numbers. The “Lavender Scare” in the …
Read More» Ambassador LeVine visited the iconic Swiss Army Knife manufacturer Victorinox in the Swiss Valley of Ibach, also known as “knife valley.” Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener (great grandson of the company’s founder Karl Elsener) greeted Ambassador LeVine and took her on a tour of the company’s manufacturing facility. Having started out as a cutlery workshop 130 …
Read More» On July 10, Ambassador LeVine visited a team of Google software engineers in Zurich, the largest Google engineering center outside of the United States with over 1300 employees. During the visit, Engineering Vice-President Oliver Heckmann outlined Zurich’s competitive advantage in attracting global talent, including access to top research institutions (i.e. both Swiss Federal Institutes of …
Read More» On July 10, Ambassador LeVine visited the Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd (or “Swiss Re”), one of the world’s largest and most successful reinsurance companies. During the Ambassador’s visit she discussed U.S. priorities in Switzerland with Swiss Re’s COO Thomas Wellauer, as well as the significant role Swiss RE has played in recent U.S. crises including …
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Guten Abend, bon soir, buonasera! Now that I have delivered my credentials to Prince Alois of Liechtenstein last week and President Burkhalter here two days ago, I can welcome you to the Residence in my official capacity as the US Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. I especially welcome Ambassador Guex and Ambassador Frick. Before anything, …
Read More» July 1, Deputy Chief of Mission Jeffrey R. Cellars attended one of the first test flights of Solar Impulse II, a Swiss long-range solar-powered aircraft project. The project, which is led by Swiss psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard and Swiss businessman André Borschberg, aims to circumnavigate the Earth by a piloted fixed-wing aircraft using only solar power. …
Read More» On July 1, Ambassador LeVine addressed the Annual General Meeting of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce. Ambassador LeVine was joined by Swiss Ambassador to the United States Manuel Sager as well as former Deutsche Bank CEO and Swiss national Josef Ackerman. In her remarks, Ambassador LeVine highlighted the vital and active role the Swiss-American Chamber …
Read More» On June 30, 2014, Ambassador Suzan LeVine visited the Swiss Landesmuseum in Zürich, where she met with Marco Castellaneta, Head of Museum Operations, Dr. Heidi Amrein, Head of Collections & Documentation and Pascale Meyer, who gave the Ambassador a tour of the museum. The Ambassador enjoyed the opportunity to not only hear more about Swiss …
Read More» On June 30, 2014, Ambassador Suzan LeVine met with members of the Swiss Game Developers Association (SGDA) and Game Design Students for a roundtable discussion. The group shared their thoughts on the current state of the Swiss game developing scene and told the Ambassador about the challenges and possibilities they face in Switzerland. The SGDA …
Read More» On June 23, Tom Intrator, President & CEO and Dominique Le Doeuil, VP Finance of Cargill International SA welcomed Ambassador Suzan LeVine to the company’s headquarters in Geneva. Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services throughout the world. In total, Cargill has over 143,000 employees in 67 countries. Cargill has been in …
Read More» Ambassador LeVine spoke to more than 150 attendees at a “Welcome to Zürich” luncheon organized by the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce. She told the crowd that she planned focus during her tenure on increasing economic ties between Switzerland and the United States, encourage more cooperation on security and development around the world, and increase awareness …
Read More» Ambassador LeVine and members of the U.S. Embassy participated in the Zurich Pride to march for equal rights for LGBT members of the Swiss community. She was shown around by the Vice-President of Zurich Pride, Alan Sangines. Attending the Zurich Pride as part of her listening tour, Ambassador LeVine discussed with several groups the issues …
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Friday, June 13, alumni, applicants and selected students for the Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute had the unique opportunity to have a cooking class at the Ambassador’s residence. Ambassador Suzan LeVine joined the students during dinner and engaged in a lively discussion.
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On June 12, 2014, Professor Jürg Dual, President of the Swiss American Society, welcomed Ambassador Suzi LeVine to the organization’s Annual General Meeting at the Au Premier Restaurant in Zürich. Ambassador LeVine‘s remarks were warmly welcomed by the attendees, as she outlined a general view of her priorities as Ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality …
Read More» Economic/Commercial Officer Scott Woodard visited Year 6-7 students at the British School of Bern on June 10. The students, currently studying government and politics with Mrs. Blake, had the opportunity to ask a variety of questions about Scott’s job as a U.S. diplomat. They were keenly interested about how one becomes a diplomat, the daily …
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Ambassador Suzi LeVine has arrived in Bern by way of London and Zürich along with her family. The new Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein greeted the local U.S. Marine detachment and spoke briefly to the press at the Chief of Mission Residence in Bern.
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