Connecting regions. Building a sustainable future.

Based in Geneva, FEDRE facilitates dialogue among Europe’s regions on democracy, cooperation, and sustainable development.

THE BORDER EFFECT

A specific study of cross-border relations throughout Switzerland

The Alpine Diamond and the Cultural Challenges of Mobility

Culture is an asset in addressing the challenge of mobility.

Cities and Nature

Mountains near urban centers: natural treasures worth preserving

European Union Strategy for the Alpine Region

SUERA/EUSALP, an organization established in 2016 to oversee the coordinated development of the Alps.
Democracy · Youth

The democracy of tomorrow needs their voices.

Sixteen apprentices from Geneva are heading to Strasbourg to participate in the World Forum for Democracy. Together with FEDRE, they are preparing to ask their questions, share their ideas, and give their generation a voice.

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16CFPC apprenticesaccompanied by 2 teachersGeneva StrasbourgNovember 2–3, 2026
Calendar · Past Events

Recent Matches

Conferences, discussions, and initiatives: Discover the events that bring FEDRE’s commitments to life.

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Analyses · Newsletters

Our Latest Publications

Perspectives and ideas to understand regions and shed light on their future.

Development only makes sense if it is sustainable and balanced—
on both sides of the border.

— Claude Haegi, President of FEDRE