Swiss press react to EU deal with mix of euphoria and scepticism

Swiss media reaction to the historic agreement between Switzerland and the European Union varies widely. Some are celebrating, while others worry about what is to come, pointing to irritating issues that have been swept under the carpet and a general lack of enthusiasm. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “This December 20 is a day to celebrate,” whatever may be said about the agreement, asserts French-language paper Le Temps. “The battle will be fought later,” wrote the newspaper, which recalls Switzerland's “deep” interlinkages in Europe and “fundamental” access to its market. The paper also believes that the negotiated package has been “cleverly” divided up to increase the chances of it being ratified one day. La Liberté also emphasises the extent to which Switzerland needs Europe. The paper gives as an example the principle of free movement, “tailor-made for Switzerland”, which provides the country with an “indispensable” workforce. Access to European ...