The Federal Council intends to continue the phase of intensified consultations with the EU. He made this decision on Wednesday after a debate on relations between Switzerland and the EU. He welcomed the progress made with Brussels.
State Secretary Livia Leu informed the Federal Council about the results of the consultations with the EU Commission that have been ongoing since March 2022, the state government announced. In the six exploratory rounds to date, Switzerland and the EU have succeeded in developing a common understanding of the package approach introduced by the Federal Council.
According to the Federal Council, there is agreement on several issues. Progress has also been made in the areas of free movement of persons and state aid. But “unresolved questions” remained.
In addition to the outcome of the negotiations, the decisive factor for the success of all negotiations is their broad domestic political acceptance, the state government said, referring to the newly established “Sounding Board” where they hold talks with the trade unions and the economy. (aeg/sda)
Soource :Watson
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