Marianne Jenni

Marianne Jenni is the head of the consular directorate at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA). She has been actively involved in addressing the challenges faced by Swiss citizens abroad, particularly in crisis situations. In the recent context of the Gaza protest flotilla, Jenni played a key role in communicating with the activists and ensuring their consular assistance while also highlighting the risks associated with their actions. She defended the EDA's efforts in providing support to the activists, stating that the department had visited them in detention and reminded Israeli authorities of their obligations regarding humane treatment and legal rights.