The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed How will Switzerland benefit from new pact with the European Union? After nine months of intense negotiations – and some rough spots along the way – the new agreement between Bern and Brussels has been finalised. What's in it for Switzerland? https://www.thelocal.com/20241223/how-will-switzerland-benefit-from-new-pact-with-the-european-union Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:24 +0100 how-will-switzerland-benefit-from-new-pact-with-the-european-union Switzerland poised for deal with EU... but it could still be scuppered After years of negotiations, Switzerland appears poised to approve a package of agreements on its relations with the European Union this week, though Swiss lawmakers and a likely referendum could still tank the deal. https://www.thelocal.com/20241218/switzerland-poised-for-deal-with-eu-but-it-could-still-be-scuppered Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:25:32 +0100 switzerland-poised-for-deal-with-eu-but-it-could-still-be-scuppered 'Guillotines' and deportations: Switzerland wins concessions from EU The talks between Bern and Brussels have hit some rough spots, but Switzerland will not walk away from the negotiation table empty-handed. https://www.thelocal.com/20241211/guillotines-and-deportations-switzerland-wins-concessions-from-eu Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:22:33 +0100 guillotines-and-deportations-switzerland-wins-concessions-from-eu