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Clear fronts remain after conclusion of negotiations
December 20, 2024
As expected, clear fronts opened up once again on Friday in the assessment of the results of the negotiations on bilateral relations between Switzerland and the EU.
New Federal Council aircraft lands in Switzerland.
December 20, 2024
The new Federal Council aircraft has landed in Switzerland. The new state aircraft, a Bombardier Global 7500, is expected to enter service for the first time in spring 2025, the Federal Armaments Office announced on Friday.
New grace period for pipeline operator Nord Stream 2
December 20, 2024
The future of the Russian pipeline operator Nord Stream 2, which is burdened by high debts, is still up in the air.
SRF commentary on the EU negotiations
December 20, 2024
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) writes online about the negotiations with the EU: "In spring 2021, the Federal Council did something that the EU is not used to: the Swiss government broke off negotiations on the framework agreement.
EU parliamentarians welcome Switzerland-EU agreement
December 20, 2024
EU parliamentarians have welcomed the conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the EU.
Switzerland experienced an exceptional weather year in 2024
December 20, 2024
Switzerland has had an extremely warm year. It experienced the mildest winter on record and some very wet months, as the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology reported on Friday.
Universities see significant negotiation successes
December 20, 2024
Swiss universities see significant negotiation successes for research and positive signals for education.
Swiss abroad see secure residence conditions
December 20, 2024
The Organization of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) believes that the conclusion of the negotiations between Switzerland and the EU will secure residence and working conditions.
SP believes the Federal Council has a duty to protect wages and public services
December 20, 2024
The SP welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations with the EU. The Federal Council now has a duty to present a balanced overall package that safeguards wage protection, strengthens public services and creates legal certainty in these areas.
Jans: “Institutional framework that creates legal certainty”
December 20, 2024
In the view of Justice Minister Beat Jans, the newly proposed institutional framework creates legal certainty in relations with the EU.
50 meetings with trade unions well utilized according to State Secretary
December 20, 2024
According to the State Secretary responsible, the 50 meetings with the social partners were used to analyze possible compensation measures.
Scienceindustries sees an important signal for Switzerland
December 20, 2024
Scienceindustries, the trade association for the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, sees the material conclusion of negotiations with the EU as an important signal for Switzerland.
The center sees the outcome of the negotiations as clear progress
December 20, 2024
For the center, the new agreements between Switzerland and the EU are a clear step forward compared to the 2018 framework agreement.
Switzerland and EU “more than neighbors” according to Sefcovic
December 20, 2024
In a statement on Switzerland's agreement with the EU, EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic emphasized the close relationship.
AfD fan Elon Musk causes unrest in the German election campaign
December 20, 2024
US billionaire and Tesla founder Elon Musk has publicly revealed himself to be an AfD fan, causing a stir in the middle of the German parliamentary election campaign.
Jans acknowledges exceptions to the free movement of persons
December 20, 2024
According to Justice Minister Beat Jans, the solutions found with the EU regarding the free movement of persons are "better than the status quo without an agreement".
German industry close to the border welcomes outcome of negotiations
December 20, 2024
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Hochrhein-Bodensee has welcomed the agreement between Switzerland and the EU on new bilateral treaties.
Pro Switzerland accuses Federal Council of concealing key issues
December 20, 2024
The Pro Switzerland movement accuses the Federal Council of concealing the key points when presenting the outcome of the negotiations with the EU.

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