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Organisation of the Mission
Welcome message of the Head of Mission
The Head of Mission and senior staff introduce themselves
News
Events in which the mission is taking part or has organised itself
Media releases concerning relations between Switzerland and the EU
Press conferences concerning relations between Switzerland and the EU
Issues
Around 120 bilateral agreements govern extensive market access between Switzerland and the EU as well as close cooperation in key areas, such as research, security, the environment and culture
The agreement on the free movement of persons enables citizens from Switzerland and the EU member states to freely choose their place of work and place of domicile within the territories of the contracting parties
Fruitful cooperation exists between Switzerland and the EU in the field of scientific research: Further information at eda.admin.ch.
The Schengen Association Agreement facilitates travel between Switzerland and the EU by eliminating identity controls at the internal borders of the Schengen Area
Switzerland and the EU are endeavouring to develop international standards in the field of tax policy: The agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) and the agreement on the fight against fraud are significant milestones in this area of cooperation
In a referendum held by the British government in 2016, 51.9% of British voters voted in favour of leaving the EU. Because relations between Switzerland and the EU are largely covered by the bilateral agreements concluded between Switzerland and the EU, Brexit also has consequences for Switzerland.
Switzerland’s Policy on the European Union
The EU is Switzerland’s most important partner by far and effective cooperation is therefore vitally important and is governed by bilateral agreements. The Directorate for European Affairs (DEA) is the Swiss Confederation’s competence centre for dealing with European issues
The bilateral agreements constitute the legal basis for the fruitful partnership between Switzerland and the EU - the most important agreements since 1972 at a glance
One in three Swiss francs is generated from trade with the EU: Switzerland and the EU in figures
Statements by the Foreign Minister
Speeches by Swiss Foreign Minister, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, on Switzerland’s policy on Europe
Interviews with Switzerland’s foreign minister, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, concerning relations between Switzerland and the EU
Working for the Mission
Would you like to work in an international environment? The Swiss Mission to the EU offers attractive career opportunities in a wide range of areas
Swiss university graduates also have the opportunity to undertake internships at the Commission, Council or Parliament of the EU
Graduates have the opportunity to gain their first experience of working in an international environment at the Swiss Mission
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