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Mission of Switzerland to the European Union © FDFA

Ambassador's welcoming address

Welcome message of the head of the Swiss Mission, which represents Switzerland’s interests and positions vis-à-vis the EU in Brussels

Flags of Switzerland and the European Union © FDFA

Switzerland's Policy on the European Union

The EU is Switzerland’s most important partner by far.
Switzerland and Europe - a first rank partner (PDF, 278.0 kB, English)

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Die Schweiz in Europa – eine erstrangige Partnerin
La Suisse dans l’Europe – une partenaire sûre

Switzerland's European Policy (PDF, Number of pages 32, 1.1 MB, English)
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Presentazione La politica europea della Svizzera
Folien Schweizerische Europapolitik
Transparents Politique européenne de la Suisse

Ignazio Cassis © FDFA

Statements by the Foreign Minister

The Swiss foreign minister, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, on the importance of good relations between Switzerland and the EU

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Free movement of persons – opening up step-by-step

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

Schengen/Dublin – a common border

The Schengen Association Agreement facilitates travel between Switzerland and the EU by eliminating identity controls at the internal borders of the Schengen Area

Employee at 3S Swiss Solar Systems checking a solar module © FDFA, Presence Switzerland

Research – a fruitful cooperation

Fruitful cooperation with the EU in the field of scientific research has also contributed to the high profile of Switzerland’s cutting-edge research and boosted its standing as a research location

Swiss five franc coins © FDFA, Presence Switzerland

Tax policy – development of international standards

Switzerland and the EU are endeavouring to develop international standards in the field of tax policy