Swiss Abroad ‘can be proud of the support they give their country’ 

Marianne Jenni took up the post of director of the Swiss foreign ministry’s consular division in January 2025. After 100 days in office, she takes stock of the challenges: the government’s cost-cutting measures, the digitisation of consular services and growing demand for prevention advice for Swiss nationals abroad. The Directorate of Consular Affairs is the foreign ministry unit that oversees Switzerland's consular network. Its smooth running is essential for the Swiss Abroad, since its decisions have a direct impact on the diaspora. It is now headed by Marianne Jenni, who was most recently ambassador to Ecuador in Quito. With more than 30 years of consular experience under her belt, she knows all about the challenges of life abroad. SWI swissinfo.ch: Marianne Jenni, you have led the consular office for 100 days. What is your initial assessment? Marianne Jenni: Very positive. The office is working really well, thanks to qualified staff who are providing excellent services. I've ...