AI, cyber security and open source
The Federal Council has adopted the "Digital Switzerland 2025" strategy, thereby realigning the guidelines for the digital transformation. A powerful and forward-looking look at the priorities for sustainable and responsible digitalisation.
The Federal Council’s updated “Digital Switzerland” strategy sets clear goals for the country’s digital transformation. It is binding for the Federal Administration and serves as a guide for the cantons, municipalities, business, science and civil society. The aim is for the entire population to benefit from sustainable and responsible digitalisation.
Focus areas of the strategy
The Federal Council wants to drive forward the regulation of AI systems and promote their use in the federal administration. The aim is to protect fundamental rights, democracy and the rule of law and to strengthen innovation and competitiveness.
Strengthening cybersecurity is a key concern. Measures to raise awareness and implement protective measures should ensure the ability to act in crisis situations. New structures should also support the cantons and municipalities.
The promotion of open source software in the Federal Administration should ensure transparency, innovation and independence. Cooperation with national and international open source communities will be intensified in order to promote the exchange of knowledge.
Vision and goals
The strategy aims to prioritise digital services for the benefit of all people in Switzerland. It aims to make targeted use of the opportunities presented by the digital transformation so that everyone benefits in the long term. Switzerland aims to be one of the most digitally competitive and innovative countries in Europe.
Implementation and dialogue
The Federal Council is planning advisory board meetings with representatives from business, science, politics, the authorities and civil society to promote dialogue and the further development of the strategy. This collaboration should ensure that the digital transformation is shaped in the common interest.
International relevance
The focus topics mentioned in the Swiss digital strategy are also relevant internationally. Countries such as Germany must also address AI, cyber security and open source in order to remain capable of acting in the long term.