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Question 335 of 350 · Switzerland in the world

Switzerland is a member of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). What does it particularly work for there?

Die Schweiz ist Mitglied der Organisation für Sicherheit und Zusammenarbeit in Europa (OSZE). Für was setzt sie sich dort besonders ein?

Correct answer: A

  1. Afor keeping the peace in Eastern Europe and Central Asiafür die Friedenssicherung in Osteuropa und Zentralasien
  2. Bfor the economic development of Indiafür die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung Indiens
  3. Cfor promoting the construction of river power stationsfür die Förderung des Baus von Flusskraftwerken
  4. Dfor promoting tourism in Europefür die Förderung des Tourismus in Europa

Why

In the OSCE, Switzerland works for peace and security, especially in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. There are many conflicts there.

Common mistakes

B: for the economic development of India
India is not a member of the OSCE. The OSCE is responsible for Europe, Central Asia and North America.
D: for promoting tourism in Europe
The OSCE deals with security and peace, not with tourism.

Topic

Red Cross, UN, Geneva and international organisations

Switzerland is host country to many international organisations. Most of them have their seat in Geneva. The European seat of the UN is there, and for example the World Health Organization WHO. The UN Human Rights Council also meets in Geneva. In 2006 it replaced the former UN Human Rights Commission, which was also in Geneva.

Culture, economy and Switzerland in the world · Switzerland in the world

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.