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This sub-series documents the relationship between CERN and Switzerland as a host state and partner in scientific, administrative, and diplomatic matters. The records reflect interactions between CERN and Swiss governmental authorities, diplomatic entities, and institutional stakeholders concerning operational, legal, political, and organizational issues. The sub-series illustrates the multilateral and transnational dimensions of CERN’s activities within the Swiss context and contains a variety of document types relating to correspondence, diplomatic exchanges, legal agreements, and institutional coordination.

This archival document summarizes the meeting between CERN Director-General, Christopher Llewellyn Smith, and the Swiss Federal Authorities regarding LHC and the participation of Swiss teams in its experiments.

This archival document details the official programme for a visit to CERN by a delegation of approximately 25 members representing the State Council of the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the authorities of the Canton of Neuchâtel. The visit took place on 15 February 2001. The document presents a structured itinerary outlining the sequence of activities hosted by CERN throughout the day. It includes arrival and welcome remarks by CERN officials, followed by the visit of the L3 experiment of LEP.

This archival document details the official programme for a visit to CERN by a delegation of approximately 25 members representing the State Council of the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the authorities of the Canton of Neuchâtel. The visit took place on 15 February 2001. The document presents a structured itinerary outlining the sequence of activities hosted by CERN throughout the day. It includes arrival and welcome remarks by CERN officials, followed by the visit of the L3 experiment of LEP.

This document provides a detailed overview of the organisational structure, governance bodies, and membership of the Swiss National Science Foundation and related scientific institutions. It contains: Lists of members of the National Research Council across four divisions: - Humanities and social sciences - Mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering - Biology and medicine - Research programmes Identification of presidents, vice-presidents, and members (mainly university professors and institutional representatives) Composition of the Foundation Council and associated committees Organisational chart of the FNS, including administrative services and research programme structures Contact information and institutional affiliations Listings of related Swiss scientific bodies, academies, and federal offices The document serves as a reference tool for understanding the governance, personnel, and institutional landscape of Swiss scientific research in the 1990s.

This memorandum reports on a visit to Berne on 22 February 1994 by CERN representatives, accompanied by a delegate to CERN Council. It summarizes meetings with Swiss government officials and diplomats from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Office of Education and Science. The document outlines discussions on four main topics: Spain’s arrears in contributions to CERN Staff relations and salary decision mechanisms (Fiumi Working Group) Planning of a ministerial conference to approve the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The possibility and terms of a special Swiss financial contribution to the LHC It also provides insight into Swiss diplomatic positions, internal CERN governance issues, and the political context surrounding LHC approval and international collaboration.

Summary record of a Meeting held in Bern on 8 April 1998