1994–1996

Date

Switzerland

EU

30.07.1996

Official registration of the "Yes to Europe!" initiative (106’442 valid signatures)

 

Date

Switzerland

EU

23.08.1995

Message of the Federal Council recommending rejection of the two popular initiatives "EC membership negotiations before the people!" and "For our future in the heart of Europe", without making any counter-proposals.

 

Date

Switzerland

EU

12.12.1994

Switzerland an the EU open formally the bilateral negotiations I.

31.10.1994

 

EU Council issues instructions covering five areas of negotiations (free movement of persons, research, agricultural products, technical barriers to trad, public procurement).

16./17.05.

1994

 

EU Council decides to seek clarification from Switzerland with regard to implementation of the Alps initiative, prior to issuing negotiating instruction for road transport sector.

20.02.1994

Alps initiative accepted in referendum by 51.9% of the voters.
Participation: 40.8%

After approval of Alps initiative, the EU decides to take time for further reflection.

21.01.1994

Lega/Social Democrat party popular initiative "EC membership negotiations before the people!" (101’337 valid signatures).