Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

European politics

Switzerland's foreign policy strategy 2020-2023 focuses amongst others on the consolidation and the development of the bilateral path with the European Union (EU). In this context, relations with the EU member states and in particular with Switzerland's neighbouring countries play a key role.

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Situated at the heart of the European continent, Switzerland maintains close political, economic and cultural exchanges with the EU and its member states. The FDFA runs the Confederation's Centre of Expertise for Policy on Europe and represents Liechtenstein's interests abroad.

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Last update 28.01.2022

Switzerland’s policy on the European Union

The bilateral agreements form the basis of Swiss cooperation with the EU.
European Union

The European Union and its member states are Switzerland’s most important partners.
Swiss contribution to selected EU member states

Switzerland's contribution to selected EU member states helps to reduce economic and social disparities and manage migration flows in Europe.
Relations with European countries

The quality of Switzerland's relations with the EU's individual member states, particularly those sharing a border with Switzerland, plays an important role in the context of Switzerland's relations with the EU as a whole.
Principality of Liechtenstein

Switzerland represents the interests of Liechtenstein and its nationals abroad

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Europe Division

Federal Palace East
3003 Bern

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+41 58 462 22 22

Foreign policy

European politics

European politics

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Switzerland’s policy on the European Union

European Union

Swiss contribution to selected EU member states

Relations with European countries

Principality of Liechtenstein

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