Switzerland - EU Switzerland and EU reach substantive agreement on future relations
Switzerland and the EU have concluded the substantive negotiations on future relations. President Viola Amherd made this statement to the media on Friday. The Federal Council is convinced that the result is "good and beneficial for both partners".
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The objectives of the negotiating mandate had been achieved, said Amherd. She spoke of a "good conclusion" and a "strong, positive signal". The result of the negotiations was based on "hard work".
The political debate is now underway. In the afternoon, several Federal Councillors will acknowledge what has been achieved in detail. After that, Parliament and the electorate will "take on the main roles", said Amherd. The democratic processes take time. "They are not always easy, but they score highly in terms of legitimacy."
The official visit by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen marked the conclusion of the negotiation talks. Amherd traveled to Brussels to meet von der Leyen at the start of the negotiations on 18 March 2024.
