Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
The EAER is where the federal government’s expertise on economic affairs and trade policy is concentrated. You can follow our strategy for employment, growth and prosperity in Switzerland and for securing sustainable development. Furthermore, the EAER combines education, research and innovation – three areas that are crucial for our society and for Switzerland’s economic performance.
Basic Information
- Category: Large Enterprise
- Website: https://www.wbf.admin.ch/
Documented Facts
- Inception (Wikidata): 1848 (Source 2: Wikidata Q662528, revision 2508200277)
- Headquarters location (Wikidata; date unspecified): Federal Palace of Switzerland (Source 2: Wikidata Q662528, revision 2508200277; Source 3: Wikidata label: Q30911, revision 2551946260)
- Country (Wikidata; date unspecified): Switzerland (Source 2: Wikidata Q662528, revision 2508200277; Source 4: Wikidata label: Q39, revision 2550802861)
Evidence and Sources
- Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research — Official Website (official)
- Wikidata Q662528, revision 2508200277 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q30911, revision 2551946260 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q39, revision 2550802861 (knowledge-base)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-23
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The EAER is where the federal government’s expertise on economic affairs and trade policy is concentrated. You can follow our strategy for employment, growth and prosperity in Switzerland and for securing sustainable development. Furthermore, the EAER combines education, research and innovation – three areas that are crucial for our society and for Switzerland’s economic performance.
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