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Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM)

Adopted on 1st February 1995
Entry into force on 1st February 1998

For Switzerland:
Signed on 1st February 1995
Ratified on 21 October 1998
Entry into force on 1st February 1999
RS 0.441.1; Message FF 1998 1033 ss.

Original Text
Explanatory Report
Basic information about the Convention ont the website of the Council of Europe' Secretariat of the FCNM

Which groups are concerned in Switzerland?

• More information on the Swiss national minorities

Reports prepared by Switzerland

• First Reporting Cycle (2001-2003)
• Second Reporting Cycle (2007-2008)