Elections 2023

The next national elections will take place in autumn 2023. Foreign policy is being discussed more widely than it has been for a long time – the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the changing geopolitical situation and the non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council are opening up foreign policy discussions that have long been closed off: from energy and security policy to questions on neutrality and Europe and migration policy.

 

Despite their obvious relevance and close connection to domestic policy, foreign policy issues tend to be downplayed by political parties during the election campaign, leading to a discussion vacuum in policy areas that are crucial for the future of our country. For the longest time political decisions on these challenges have affected young people in particular. Accordingly, we want to give our volunteer community of young experts a special voice in this election year – because foreign policy is also our beer.

You can expect a series of events, festivities, special goodies and concrete proposals for action. Stay tuned!

 

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Events

Think & Drink – Your monthly meet-up with International Geneva

Think&Drink is your chance to chat with an expert on a theme related to the agenda in International Geneva. First round of drinks is free!

🥂 Think & Drink - your monthly meet-up with International Geneva.

😉 Your expert will give a 15min talk, and answer moderated questions for another 15min. Then, you get to ask them your questions. Enjoy a drink with other young people from International Geneva!

✨How come careers in International Geneva are so opaque? Let’s demystify! How do I get a foot in the door? What kind of working environment can I find in an international organisation? What opportunities are out there, concretely? What about application tips? Come ask your questions about careers in International Geneva!

🔥 Join us to hear Roman Twerenbold, career expert for multilateral organisations at cinfo - Swiss Centre of Competence for International Cooperation. At cinfo, he facilitates the connection of young talent with international cooperation actors to find the spark that makes the "match".From rural Cambodia to multilateral meetings in New York and educational work in Switzerland, he knows just how diverse international cooperation can be.

Policy⚡️Flash – the monthly foraus community call

The Policy⚡️Flash sessions bring together the foraus community to debate foreign policy news and to come up with thought-provoking ideas!

Do you want to hear from rising voices on topics stirring up foreign policy news and actively make your voice heard as a young foreign policy enthusiast?

Then join the monthly Policy⚡️Flash to connect with other community members of foraus – the Swiss participatory Think Tank on Foreign Policy and debate issues you are passionate about. Keep up to date with foreign policy news and gather new ideas for evidence-based, constructive policy recommendations or thought-provoking events all over Switzerland!

Every first Tuesday of the month, the Policy⚡️Flash brings together our vibrant grassroots community for 45 minutes either during lunch (12.30 pm) or in the evening (6.30 pm). As a foraus volunteer, member, foraus forever alumnus:a or interested person you are welcome to dial in via the zoom link provided to you upon sign up.

Does your foreign policy knowledge still need some development? No worries! For each Policy⚡️Flash session an experienced input speaker introduces us to a current development in foreign policy and then guides the discussion.

Sign up here: https://policy-flash-foraus-community-call.eventbrite.com

Policy⚡️Flash – the monthly foraus community call

The Policy⚡️Flash sessions bring together the foraus community to debate foreign policy news and to come up with thought-provoking ideas!

Do you want to hear from rising voices on topics stirring up foreign policy news and actively make your voice heard as a young foreign policy enthusiast?

Then join the monthly Policy⚡️Flash to connect with other community members of foraus – the Swiss participatory Think Tank on Foreign Policy and debate issues you are passionate about. Keep up to date with foreign policy news and gather new ideas for evidence-based, constructive policy recommendations or thought-provoking events all over Switzerland!

Every first Tuesday of the month, the Policy⚡️Flash brings together our vibrant grassroots community for 45 minutes either during lunch (12.30 pm) or in the evening (6.30 pm). As a foraus volunteer, member, foraus forever alumnus:a or interested person you are welcome to dial in via the zoom link provided to you upon sign up.

Does your foreign policy knowledge still need some development? No worries! For each Policy⚡️Flash session an experienced input speaker introduces us to a current development in foreign policy and then guides the discussion.

Sign up here: https://policy-flash-foraus-community-call.eventbrite.com

Active Volunteers only: foraus autumn retreat 30.09.-01.10.23

Come and be a part of the foraus autumn retreat. In our workshops and sessions you will be able to develop new foreign policy insights and sharpen your skills. Great food, nice people and fun celebrations are certainly also not to be missed.

Active volunteers only: foraus spring retreat 02./03.04.2024

Come and be a part of the foraus spring retreat. In our workshops and sessions you will be able to develop new foreign policy insights and sharpen your skills. Great food, nice people and fun celebrations are certainly also not to be missed.  

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