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Visit to Bern by the Danish foreign minister: strengthening exchanges and cooperation between Switzerland and Denmark
03.05.2017
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter met Danish Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen on Wednesday 3 May 2017 during an official visit to Bern. Both countries have expressed the wish to strengthen their exchanges and cooperation, in particular with regard to relations with the EU, security in Europe – specifically within the framework of the OSCE and the Council of Europe – and cooperation at the multilateral level and in the context of Africa.
Switzerland steps up cooperation with the EU in the fields of humanitarian aid and civil protection
28.04.2017
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Press releases
EDA
The frequency and magnitude of disasters have increased significantly in recent years. Switzerland and the EU have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in order to respond more effectively to emergencies in Europe and worldwide. On 28 April 2017, the two partners signed an administrative agreement to facilitate the exchange of information and best practices.
Switzerland and Croatia commend quality of bilateral relations
25.04.2017
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Press releases
Europa
Bern - During an official visit by President Doris Leuthard to the Zagreb on Tuesday, 25 April, Switzerland and Croatia commended the quality of their bilateral relations, established in 1992. European policy was also a major theme of the talks between President Leuthard and President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
President Leuthard meets Estonia’s heads of state and government in Tallinn
10.04.2017
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Press releases
Europa
Bern - On her visit to Estonia on Monday, President Doris Leuthard was received by Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid. She also met with Prime Minister Jüri Ratas, Foreign Minister Sven Mikser and Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Kadri Simson. The subjects discussed during the working meetings included bilateral relations between Switzerland and Estonia, the priorities of the Estonian EU Council Presidency in the second half of 2017, and relations between Switzerland and the EU.
Tax proposal 17 on schedule
10.04.2017
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Press releases
Europa
The steering body comprised of members from the Confederation and the cantons has completed a first round of hearings on tax proposal 17 with political parties, cities, communes, churches and the private sector. There is a broad consensus on the need for this project and on its objectives.
La présidente de la Confédération, Doris Leuthard, rencontre Jean-Claude Juncker, le président de la Commission européenne, à Bruxelles
06.04.2017
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Press releases
Mission EU Brussels
La présidente de la Confédération, Doris Leuthard, a rencontré ce jeudi à Bruxelles le président de la Commission européenne, Jean-Claude Juncker, dans le cadre d’une visite de travail.
Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann meets UK International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
31.03.2017
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Press releases
Europa
On 31 March, Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann met Liam Fox, the UK’s Secretary of State for International Trade, for a working meeting on the future shape of bilateral economic relations following Brexit. The head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) also met with Andrea Leadsom, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Official working visit to Brussels by Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann
30.03.2017
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Press releases
Mission EU Brussels
Bern, 30.03.2017 - On 30 March Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), met European Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip, who is responsible for the digital single market, and the Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström.
Situation in Europe and aid for people in crisis situations – Federal Councillor Burkhalter discusses specific measures with Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel
30.03.2017
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Press releases
Europa
Bern, The direct contact and mutual understanding and trust that marks bilateral relations between Switzerland and Germany also constitutes the basis for deepening cooperation. Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discussed the joint commitment of both states in the areas of peace and security and the tackling of acute hunger crises with the new German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel in Berlin. The two ministers also addressed the situation in Europe, Switzerland’s policy towards the EU and aspects of bilateral relations during their first official meeting.
Official working visit to Brussels by Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann
30.03.2017
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Europa
On 30 March Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), met European Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip, who is responsible for the digital single market, and the Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström. The main themes included cooperation in the field of digitalisation and bilateral trade relations, particularly updating the existing bilateral agreements.
Federal Councillor Schneider-Ammann to pay working visits to Brussels and London
28.03.2017
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Press releases
Mission EU Brussels
Bern, 28.03.2017 - On 30 March Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER, will hold talks in Brussels with EU commissioners Andrus Ansip and Cecilia Malmström.
Tax proposal 17 to preserve tax competitiveness: Start of an optimised proposal
02.03.2017
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Press releases
Europa
The Federal Department of finance is forging ahead with work on a new corporate taxation proposal entitled tax proposal 17 (TP17). It was decided during the steering body's kick-off meeting that cities and communes would be closely involved in preparing the new version.