Question 334 of 350 · Switzerland in the world
Which international organisation has Switzerland been a member of since 2002?
Bei welcher internationalen Organisation ist die Schweiz seit 2002 Mitglied?
Correct answer: C
Why
In 2002, Swiss voters said yes to joining the UN. Since then, Switzerland has been a member.
Common mistakes
- A: the European Union (EU)
- Switzerland is not a member of the EU. It has bilateral agreements with the EU.
- B: the European Economic Area (EEA)
- The people rejected joining the EEA in 1992.
- D: the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Switzerland has been a member of the International Monetary Fund since as early as 1992.
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.
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Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.