1997–1999
Date |
Switzerland |
EU |
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08.10.1999 |
In the final vote the Swiss Parliament approves the seven agreements by a overwhelming majority: the National Council (lower house) with 183 in favour and 11 votes against, the Council of States (upper house) without any vote against. |
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21.06.1999 |
Signing of the Bilateral Agreements I in Luxembourg |
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28.04.1999 |
The Federal Council adopts the provisional draft for the approval of the Bilateral Agreements I Switzerland-EU for submission to the Parliament. |
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27.01.1999 |
The Executive Federal Council posses the Message to the popular initiative "Yes to Europe!" on to the Parliament. The Federal Government makes a counter proposal to the initiative in form of a simple federal decree. |
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Date |
Switzerland |
EU |
|---|---|---|
11.12.1998 |
The negotiators of Switzerland and of the EU conclude the bilateral negotiations I in Vienna. |
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27.09.1998 |
The population of Switzerland approves "federal law on the taxation of heavy goods vehicles on the basis of performance" by 57.2%. Participation: 51.8% |
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Date |
Switzerland |
EU |
|---|---|---|
09.06.1997 |
The "Born on the 7th of December 1992" committee decides not to go ahead with its initiative "For our future in the heart of Europe". |
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08.06.1997 |
The Lega/Social Democrat party initiative "EC membership negotiations before the people!" is rejected in a referendum by 73.9% of the voters, approved by 26.1%. All the cantons vote for its rejection. |
