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Press releasePublished on 13 August 2025

Sanctions: Federal Council extends humanitarian exemptions

Berne, 13.08.2025 — The Federal Council is strengthening measures to protect humanitarian activities in numerous sanctions ordinances. Among other things, it is introducing humanitarian exemptions in line with UN sanctions. At the same time, it has standardised and clarified various financial regulations. The amendments will enter into force on 15 September.