The Local Switzerland

Swiss scientists rejoice as Croatia gets free movement

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:05:15 +0100

Swiss scientists will once again be able to participate fully in the landmark EU research programme Horizon 2020, after Switzerland finally ratified the protocol extending free movement to Croatia on Friday.

Swiss react to Euro vote: 'waiting for fog to lift'

Mon, 26 May 2014 13:34:00 +0200

Despite dramatic gains by Euro-sceptic parties, pro-Europeans remain in the majority after the elections to the European Parliament on Sunday, while uncertainties linger about the real outcome of the vote, Swiss media noted on Monday.

Swiss-Croatia deal only 'temporary solution': EU

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:54:00 +0200

The Swiss federal government said on Wednesday it would give Croatians access to its labour market this summer, as it struggles to resolve a dispute with the European Union over new immigration restrictions.

Bern reaches agreement with EU over Croatia

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:12:29 +0200

Relations between Switzerland and the European Union appeared to brighten on Tuesday when Brussels accepted a proposal from the Swiss over free movement of people with Croatia.

UK blocks Swiss deal with EU on Croatia

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:14:00 +0200

The UK has scuppered, at least temporarily, an agreement in principle between Bern and Brussels over the free movement of people between Switzerland and Croatia, the Swiss broadcaster RTS says.

Swiss make 'compromise deal' with Croatia

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:37:00 +0200

Switzerland has reached a compromise agreement with Croatia on the free movement of people, Swiss state radio broadcaster RTS says.

Trial over Swiss franc loans opens in Croatia

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:22:00 +0200

A trial began Wednesday of eight banks accused by a Croatian consumers group of failing to inform clients taking out loans in Swiss francs that currency fluctuations could prompt an increase in repayments.

East European borrowers suffer as Swiss franc rises

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:09:00 +0200

A soaring Swiss franc is a threat to Eastern European economies as households struggle to repay the now much costlier loans they took out in the currency in better times, analysts warn.