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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.
GLP: Switzerland must seize the opportunity
December 20, 2024
The GLP clearly supports the Bilaterals III, which will give Switzerland the chance to break the deadlock on the bilateral path.
For the Greens, the agreement opens the way out of the impasse
December 20, 2024
The Greens are "very pleased" about the conclusion of the negotiations. "The EU agreement is of great strategic importance for our country," they said in a statement on Friday.
Parmelin: “Level of wage protection will be secured”
December 20, 2024
According to Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, the current level of wage protection will be guaranteed with the new agreement.
Federal Council does not agree with all PUK recommendations
December 20, 2024
The Federal Council does not agree with all the recommendations and demands of the Parliamentary Investigation Commission (PUK) regarding the handling of the CS crisis.
FDP sees better result than in last negotiations
December 20, 2024
The FDP considers the outcome of the negotiations on the new bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU to be better than previous attempts.
Employers’ associations speak of an important step
December 20, 2024
The Employers' Association, Economiesuisse and Swissmem expressly welcome the new agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Cassis: “Single market agreements guarantee security”
December 20, 2024
According to Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, the internal market agreements guarantee legal certainty for Swiss companies as well as those from the EU.
Federation of Trade Unions and Travailsuisse criticize agreement
December 20, 2024
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions and Travailsuisse criticize the agreement with the EU.
Cassis wants to “swiftly complete” further implementation work
December 20, 2024
Following the substantive conclusion of the EU negotiations, the focus is now on concrete implementation.
After the PUK report on CS, criticism hails from all directions
December 20, 2024
Following the publication of the report by the parliamentary commission of inquiry into the CS crisis, criticism has been heaped on those involved at the time.
Cantonal governments pleased with conclusion of negotiations
December 20, 2024
A new chapter has been opened for the Conference of Cantonal Governments following the conclusion of negotiations with the EU.
Electricity companies welcome conclusion of the electricity agreement
December 20, 2024
The Association of Swiss Electricity Companies welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations on Bilaterals III, in particular the electricity agreement.
Hotelleriesuisse sees conclusion of negotiations as a milestone
December 20, 2024
The industry association Hotelleriesuisse welcomes the successful conclusion of the negotiations on the Bilaterals III with the European Union.
What President Amherd says about the conclusion of the EU negotiations
December 20, 2024
On Friday, President Viola Amherd praised the outcome of the negotiations between Switzerland and the EU.
EU Commission President speaks of historic agreement
December 20, 2024
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a "day of joy" at a joint media conference with President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd.

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