Switzerland and the EU sign declaration on transitional arrangements

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic have set out the terms of cooperation between Switzerland and the EU for the period until the desired entry into force of the package of bilateral agreements. They signed a joint declaration to this effect. The result of the negotiations between Bern and Brussels is a "win-win" situation for both parties, Cassis emphasised to the press at the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday. The three-page document signed on Tuesday should form a constructive basis for the next steps. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For his part, Sefcovic spoke of "another important step forward". For the European Trade Commissioner, it is important to take one step towards the other and not to lose focus, particularly in these times of economic and geopolitical challenges. Seven areas The declaration aims to improve cooperation in seven areas. Cassis cited research, electricity ...