Switzerland and the European Union announced today that they have reached an agreement to update their trade relationship, overcoming Swiss concerns over immigration and paving the way for the biggest reshaping of bilateral relations in years. The president of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the political agreement at a joint press conference in the Swiss capital, Bern. “Today the last issues were decided… I am very happy that we have reached a good conclusion,” said Amherd, who is the official head of Switzerland’s seven-member executive. Von der Leyen called the deal “historic” and crucial given geopolitical tensions. “In Switzerland as in our 27 member states, in this demanding environment, strong partnerships like ours are not just an asset, they are required,” he said. “Dynamic alignment” of laws The deal, reached after nine months of talks, covers areas from electricity […]
Source: News Beast
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