IN LONDON: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin signed a broad package of agreements earlier this week, aiming to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship.
The package establishes a modern framework for the EU and Switzerland, enabling frictionless access to a market of 460 million consumers in key sectors, delivering economic benefits to both sides.
By aligning standards and rules in closely integrated areas, the package will provide legal certainty, simplify trade in goods, and ease cross-border supply for businesses on both sides of the broader.
The package also includes updates to four existing agreements, which already give Switzerland access to the EU internal market, regarding air transport, land transport, the free movement of persons, and mutual recognition of conformity assessment.
The European Commission says it will also ensure more consistent rules for individuals who live, work or study across the EU-Swiss border.
von der Leyen says this landmark package reflects the strategic importance of the partnership between the EU and Switzerland.
“And it means our cooperation is fully aligned with the realities and ambitions of the 21st century,” von der Leyen says.
“By modernising and deepening our ties across key sectors – from trade and transport to health and energy – we are strengthening legal certainty, fostering innovation, and creating new opportunities for our citizens and businesses.”
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