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Switzerland’s Policy on the European Union

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Ambassador’s welcoming address

Welcome message of the Head of Mission

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List of partners supporting our projects.

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The Head of Mission and senior staff introduce themselves

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Law and Home Affairs

Relations with the European Parliament

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Financial and Economic Affairs

Education, Research, Digital

Environment, Energy, Transport

Political Affairs, Security, Development

Agricultural and Veterinary Affairs, Health

The Conference of Cantonal Governments
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Events in which the mission is taking part or has organised itself

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Media releases concerning relations between Switzerland and the EU

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Press conferences concerning relations between Switzerland and the EU

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Free movement of persons – functioning and current state of play

The agreement on the free movement of persons enables citizens from Switzerland and the EU member states to freely choose their place of work and place of domicile within the territories of the contracting parties

Package approach

The package approach comprises a number of thematic elements, including new agreements and institutional solutions.

Research – a fruitful cooperation

Fruitful cooperation exists between Switzerland and the EU in the field of scientific research: Further information at eda.admin.ch.

Schengen/Dublin – a common border

The Schengen Association Agreement facilitates travel between Switzerland and the EU by eliminating identity controls at the internal borders of the Schengen Area

Economy and trade – an essential partnership

The EU accounts for over half of Swiss exports and two-thirds of Swiss imports – economic relations are vitally important

The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union (Brexit) and the Federal Council's 'Mind the gap' strategy

In a referendum held by the British government in 2016, 51.9% of British voters voted in favour of leaving the EU. Because relations between Switzerland and the EU are largely covered by the bilateral agreements concluded between Switzerland and the EU, Brexit also has consequences for Switzerland.

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Economy and trade

Switzerland as a globally oriented financial centre

Agricultural and veterinary affairs

Health

Transport

Environment and climate

Energy

Education

Digital

Foreign and security policy

Development and humanitarian aid

The cantons play an active role in the Confederation’s policy

Relations with the European Parliament

Switzerland's contribution to the enlarged EU

Creative Europe

The neutrality and the sanctions of Switzerland

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Switzerland’s Policy on the European Union

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Europe Division

The EU is Switzerland’s most important partner by far and effective cooperation is therefore vitally important and is governed by bilateral agreements. The Europe Division is the centre of expertise for the Confederation's EU policy.

The most important agreements with the EC/EU since 1972

The bilateral agreements constitute the legal basis for the fruitful partnership between Switzerland and the EU - the most important agreements since 1972 at a glance

Switzerland and the EU

One in three Swiss francs is generated from trade with the EU: Switzerland and the EU in figures

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Statements by the Foreign Minister

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Speeches by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

Speeches by Swiss Foreign Minister, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, on Switzerland’s policy on Europe

Interviews with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

Interviews with Switzerland’s foreign minister, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, concerning relations between Switzerland and the EU

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Mission vacancies

Would you like to work in an international environment? The Swiss Mission to the EU offers attractive career opportunities in a wide range of areas

Internships at European Institutions

Swiss university graduates also have the opportunity to undertake internships at the Commission, Council or Parliament of the EU

Internships at the Mission

Graduates have the opportunity to gain their first experience of working in an international environment at the Swiss Mission

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Switzerland's missions and delegations

Organisation of the Mission

Ambassador’s welcoming address
Management
Sections

News

Events
News
Press conferences

Working for the Mission

Mission vacancies
Internships at the Mission
EFTA vacancies
Internships at European Institutions
Vacancies at EU Institutions

Issues

Energy – an intensive exchange
Research – a fruitful cooperation
Free movement of persons – functioning and current state of play
Tax policy – in line with international standards
Schengen/Dublin – a common border
Economy and trade – an essential partnership
Switzerland as a globally oriented financial centre
Agricultural and veterinary affairs – an intensive exchange
Health – a cross-border concern
Transport – a strong integration
Environment and climate – stepping up cooperation on shared challenges
Education – for the benefit of the students
Foreign and security policy – a targeted partnership
Digital – towards an online European single market
Development and humanitarian aid – a spirit of active cooperation
The cantons play an active role in the Confederation’s policy on Europe
The European Parliament – the only EU institution elected by the citizens
The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union (Brexit) and the Federal Council's 'Mind the gap' strategy
Switzerland’s contribution to the enlarged EU
Creative Europe – support for Swiss cinema
The neutrality and the sanctions of Switzerland
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Package approach

Switzerland’s Policy on the European Union

Europe Division
The most important agreements with the EC/EU since 1972
Switzerland and the EU

Statements by the Foreign Minister

Speeches by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis
Interviews with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

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