February 4, 2025|
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|10 months agoSwiss business federation endorses new EU trade agreement
Economiesuisse hails breakthrough deal with European Union, highlighting benefits for research cooperation and market access
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- The EU and Switzerland reached a political deal on December 20, 2024 to overhaul trade ties
- Economiesuisse President Christoph Mäder expressed positive assessment of the agreement
- The deal includes participation in Horizon Europe research program
- A safeguard clause was included regarding free movement
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February 4, 2025
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"More competitiveness, more security, more cooperation. This must be the direction for Europe and Switzerland in the years to come."
"We must overcome blockages and vested interests. Ensuring prosperity and security today requires a spirit of collective responsibility and courageous decisions"