1997–1999

Date

Switzerland

EU

08.10.1999

In the final vote the Swiss Parliament approves the seven agreements by a overwhelming majority: the National Council (lower house) with 183 in favour and 11 votes against, the Council of States (upper house) without any vote against.

 

21.06.1999

Signing of the Bilateral Agreements I in Luxembourg

28.04.1999

The Federal Council adopts the provisional draft for the approval of the Bilateral Agreements I Switzerland-EU for submission to the Parliament.

 

27.01.1999

The Executive Federal Council posses the Message to the popular initiative "Yes to Europe!" on to the Parliament. The Federal Government makes a counter proposal to the initiative in form of a simple federal decree.

 

Date

Switzerland

EU

11.12.1998

The negotiators of Switzerland and of the EU conclude the bilateral negotiations I in Vienna.

27.09.1998

The population of Switzerland approves "federal law on the taxation of heavy goods vehicles on the basis of performance" by 57.2%.

Participation: 51.8%

 

Date

Switzerland

EU

09.06.1997

The "Born on the 7th of December 1992" committee decides not to go ahead with its initiative "For our future in the heart of Europe".

 

08.06.1997

The Lega/Social Democrat party initiative "EC membership negotiations before the people!" is rejected in a referendum by 73.9% of the voters, approved by 26.1%. All the cantons vote for its rejection.
Participation: 35.4%