Switzerland is a member of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). What does it particularly work for there?
Die Schweiz ist Mitglied der Organisation für Sicherheit und Zusammenarbeit in Europa (OSZE). Für was setzt sie sich dort besonders ein?
Correct answer: A
- A for keeping the peace in Eastern Europe and Central Asiafür die Friedenssicherung in Osteuropa und Zentralasien
- B for the economic development of Indiafür die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung Indiens
- C for promoting the construction of river power stationsfür die Förderung des Baus von Flusskraftwerken
- D for promoting tourism in Europefür die Förderung des Tourismus in Europa
Why
In the OSCE, Switzerland works for peace and security, especially in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. There are many conflicts there.
Common mistakes
- B: for the economic development of India
- India is not a member of the OSCE. The OSCE is responsible for Europe, Central Asia and North America.
- D: for promoting tourism in Europe
- The OSCE deals with security and peace, not with tourism.
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.
Culture, economy and Switzerland in the world
Switzerland in the world
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 335 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.