“Switzerland and the EU are more than just neighbours. We have very close and deep ties, rooted in a long, shared, European history. Geographical proximity plays a role of course, But, much more importantly, the close bonds between our citizens.About 1.4 million EU citizens live in Switzerland and 450,000 Swiss live in the EU. Another…
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Swiss cabinet against EU immigration referendum
The Swiss government said it opposed curbing immigration from the European Union as suggested in a planned referendum because it could harm exports to the country’s biggest trade partner. “Cancelling the free movement of people would fundamentally call into question the bilateral path for Switzerland and Europe,” Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga said at a press conference…