21.12.2009

Entry into force of the extended and modified Agreement on mutual recognition (MRA)

16.12.2009

The Federal Council approves mandates to commence negotiations on cooperation with the European Defence Agency (EDA) as well as on linking of existing Swiss and EU emissions trading schemes

07.12.2009

Enlargement Contribution for Bulgaria and Romania accepted by Parliament

01.12.2009

Entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon

01.07.2009

Preliminary application of the Agreement on customs facilitation and security

25.06.2009

Signing of the Agreement on customs facilitation and security

01.06.2009

Entry into force of the Protocol II of the Agreement on free movement of persons

17.05.2009

The population of Switzerland approves the Federal Decree on introduction of electronically stored biometric data in the Swiss passport and the travel documents for foreigners (development of Schengen law) by 50.1%. Participation: 38%

08.04.2009

Early implementation of the Agreement on fight against fraud

13.03.2009

The Federal Council approves a mandates to commence negotiations on participation to EU navigation satellite system programs Galileo and EGNOS

08.02.2009

The population of Switzerland approves the continuation and extension to Bulgaria and Romania of the agreement on free movement of persons by 59.6%. Participation: 50.9%

01.01.2009

Slovakia joins the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). There are now 16 EMU Member States.