Berset emphasizes “stable relations” with the EU after Macron meeting
Published: Wednesday, Nov 15th 2023, 18:10
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Following an initial working exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Alain Berset emphasized Switzerland's proximity to Europe. "We have stable relations with the EU." The drafting of a negotiating mandate is an important step on the way to expanding bilateral relations.
France is an important partner for Switzerland in this regard, Berset told the media in Bern on Wednesday. He also praised the European Political Community (EPC) initiated by Macron in 2022. This forum is intended to promote political dialog and cooperation on the European continent.
"It is important for us to be able to exchange ideas informally within this framework," said Berset. In future, the EPG should also hold a summit in Switzerland.
In addition to European policy, numerous other topics were discussed with Macron, including climate change, according to Berset. "We had an open discussion." Much is uncertain worldwide. "There are more crises, authoritarianism, inequality, racism and anti-Semitism." In the conversation between the two delegations, it became clear that Switzerland and France share many common values and common issues.
Berset described France as "one of Switzerland's most important partners". 210,000 Swiss nationals live in France and 163,000 French nationals live in Switzerland. In addition, 2.2 million French people come to Switzerland to work.
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