Switzerland–European Union relations - Wikipedia
Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union (EU). It is associated with the Union through a series of bilateral treaties in which Switzerland has adopted various provisions of European Union law in order to participate in the Union's single market, without joining as a …
The European Union and Switzerland | EEAS - EEAS Website
Jul 30, 2021 · Switzerland and the European Union (EU) share history, languages, culture, and political values. On the world stage, the EU and Switzerland are like-minded actors, supporting each other in a number of areas, including: Climate …
Why is Switzerland not in the EU - SWI swissinfo.ch
Mar 4, 2022 · For the EU, Switzerland is a tricky customer. In 1992, the country voted “No” to joining the European Economic Area (EEA); in 2021, it unilaterally broke off negotiations on a framework...
Switzerland and EU reach deal on future bilateral relations
Dec 20, 2024 · From January 1, 2025, the Swiss will have access to almost all calls for tender under the EU’s Horizon Europe, Euratom and Digital Europe programmes. This has been made possible by an...
Swiss policy on the European Union - Eidgenössisches …
Dec 20, 2024 · Switzerland maintains bilateral relations with the individual member states of the EU and EFTA as well as with the other European states such as Vatican City. With the Swiss contribution Switzerland is investing in Europe’s security, stability and prosperity.
Switzerland and the EU: cooperation and negotiation
Switzerland and the European Union have a long history of close cooperation. And while Switzerland might look like a solitary island in the middle of the EU, it shares many goals, values and policies with the 27-nation bloc.
EU trade relations with Switzerland
The EU is Switzerland's main trading partner, whereas Switzerland is the EU's fourth-biggest trading partner after the United States, China, and the UK. In 2023, our bilateral trade in goods reached €327 billion, accounting for 6.4% of the EU’s total trade in goods.
Overview bilateral path - Eidgenössisches Departement für …
Dec 10, 2024 · Switzerland is located in the heart of Europe and is surrounded almost entirely by member states of the EU. In view of its geographic and cultural proximity and particularly due to its political and economic importance, the EU with its 27 member states is by far Switzerland’s most important partner.
Switzerland and Europe - Eidgenössisches Departement für …
Situated at the heart of the European continent, Switzerland maintains close political, economic and cultural exchanges with the EU and its member states. The FDFA runs the Confederation's Centre of Expertise for Policy on Europe and represents Liechtenstein's interests abroad.
EU, Swiss hail ‘historic’ new deal resetting relations - EURACTIV.com
Dec 21, 2024 · The European Union and Switzerland announced Friday (20 December) they had sealed a new set of agreements aimed at recalibrating relations between the two neighbours.