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Federal Council starts EU negotiations under difficult circumstances
March 8, 2024
Almost three years after the failure of the framework agreement, the Federal Council wants to make a new attempt at negotiations with the EU.
The Federal Council is ready for new negotiations with Brussels
March 8, 2024
The Federal Council is ready for new negotiations on Switzerland's future relations with the EU.
Federation of Trade Unions and SVP oppose EU negotiating mandate
March 8, 2024
The mandate adopted by the Federal Council for the negotiations with the EU is criticized by the SVP and the trade unions.
SP reiterates demand for wage protection
March 8, 2024
The SP has reiterated its demands for wage protection and public services to be safeguarded in the negotiations with the EU.
Winterthur city police arrest owners of 40 firearms
March 8, 2024
The Winterthur city police arrested a 62-year-old man on Thursday: the Swiss man had hoarded over 40 firearms as well as detonators, prohibited knives, ammunition and weapons accessories in his cellar.
EU parliamentarian calls for rapid outcome of negotiations
March 8, 2024
The Chairman of the European Parliament's Delegation to Switzerland, Andreas Schwab, sees it as a good sign that the Federal Council has adopted its negotiating mandate for the EU-Switzerland "stabilization package" so soon after the end of the consultation.
Federal government does not want to put social partners under pressure
March 8, 2024
In order for the outcome of the negotiations with the EU to achieve a majority in domestic politics, it needs the support of the social partners.
Negotiations with travellers in the canton of Vaud blocked
March 8, 2024
In the canton of Vaud, the conflict with a group of travellers came to a head on Friday.
FDFA State Secretary Fasel: Start of negotiations important before EU elections
March 8, 2024
It is important for Switzerland to start negotiations with the EU before the European elections.
EU Commission welcomes the Swiss negotiating mandate
March 8, 2024
The EU Commission has welcomed the adoption of the Swiss negotiating mandate by the Federal Council, as a spokesperson for the European institution said on Friday in response to an inquiry.
Wage protection: “There is agreement on expenses”
March 8, 2024
The EU's expenses regulations are not applicable to Switzerland. The Federal Council, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) and the social partners are in agreement on this, Seco State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda told the media in Bern on Friday.
For the Federation of Trade Unions, the Federal Council’s approach is not viable
March 8, 2024
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB) fears a painful deterioration in wage protection as a result of the Federal Council's decision.
Pharmaceutical industry welcomes “barrier-free access” to the internal market
March 8, 2024
The pharmaceutical industry has welcomed the adoption of the negotiating mandate with the EU.
Economiesuisse: “Important foundation laid for negotiations”
March 8, 2024
The business umbrella organization Economiesuisse sees the adoption of the negotiating mandate by the Federal Council on Friday as an important cornerstone for the negotiations with the EU.
Operation Libero: “The Federal Council shows courage”
March 8, 2024
The political movement Operation Libero considers the Federal Council's decision to adopt the negotiating mandate with the EU to be courageous.
Cantons emphasize importance of relationship with EU and Horizon access
March 8, 2024
In an initial reaction to the adoption of the negotiating mandate, the Conference of Cantonal Governments (KdK) emphasized that it attaches great importance to a good exchange with the EU and its member states.
Franzen: “Closely coordinate foreign policy with domestic policy”
March 8, 2024
What Switzerland does in its foreign policy negotiations with Brussels must be very closely coordinated with its domestic policy.
FDP still waiting, center welcomes negotiating mandate
March 8, 2024
The FDP will assess the outcome of the negotiations when it is available, the party wrote on X.

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