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Switzerland

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EU-Switzerland: 'Historic agreement' with an uncertain future

Switzerland and the EU have agreed on a new basis for bilateral relations and additional agreements, for example on electricity. However, there is widespread opposition to the package in Switzerland. What happens next.

By Stephan Israel

Analyse

European Court of Human Rights: state duty to climate action

The European Court of Human Rights' ruling clarifies for the first time: Climate action falls under human rights according to the Convention. States must enact laws for protection. Switzerland has violated this in several cases.

By Bernhard Pötter

Feature

The EU and Switzerland make a new attempt

Negotiations between Bern and Brussels on a new basis for bilateral relations begin today. In Switzerland, however, the opponents of a deal with the EU still have the upper hand at the second attempt.

By Stephan Israel

Feature

Swiss shift to the right makes deal with EU less likely

In the federal elections in Switzerland, the forces that stand for isolation and strict neutrality were strengthened. This has consequences for efforts to put bilateral relations between the EU and Switzerland on a new footing. A deal is becoming less and less likely.

By Stephan Israel