Three anti-EU associations merged in Bern on Saturday to form Pro Suisse, the successor to the Action for an Independent and Neutral Switzerland (ASIN).
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Los grupos suizos contrarios a la UE unen sus fuerzas
In addition to ASIN, the employers’ association against membership of the European Union (EU) and the “No to creeping EU membership” committee are joining the new organisation.
Controversial former minister Christoph Blocher of the right-wing Swiss People’s Party called on its founding assembly to defend Swiss neutrality.
The European Union is Switzerland’s most important trading partner.
Negotiations began in 2014 on a framework agreement to replace a series of bilateral agreements between the EU and non-EU member Switzerland. The EU wants a new arrangement under which Switzerland would automatically accept changes in line with EU rules, and an end to Swiss exceptionalism in areas such as wage protection and state guarantees for banks.
Last year, Switzerland rejected an overarching deal to govern long-term ties. But exploratory talks between Bern and Brussels aimed at bringing both sides back together to negotiate future political ties continue to advance slowly. The issue of making the so-called cohesion contribution to Brussels more permanent was raised for the first time during talks on Wednesday.
Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?
Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.
Swiss army suspends 300-million-euro project for airspace surveillance
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The army has suspended the project for two systems for airspace surveillance and fighter jet guidance for months. Parliament approved almost 320 million francs for "Skyview". The reason for the suspension is problems with the integration of the system.
Murdered student: Paris asks Bern to extradite suspect
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On Wednesday, France submitted an extradition request to the Swiss authorities for the man suspected of murdering Philippine. This was announced Thursday morning by the French Minister of Justice, Didier Migaud, on BFMTV.
Swiss bearded vulture rare win amid global wildlife catastrophe
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The reintroduction of bearded vultures in Switzerland is a rare bright spot amid a global wildlife catastrophe in the last 50 years.
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The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) is embarking on a new stage to confront the global public with the scientific challenges of the future.
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Valais initially had clearance to shoot one wolf pack, but this has been extended after wolves were found to have killed livestock.
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Switzerland ready to ‘perpetuate’ cohesion contribution to EU
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Exploratory talks between Bern and Brussels aimed at bringing both sides back together to negotiate future political ties continue to advance slowly.
Diplomatic efforts fail to break Swiss-EU deadlock
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Switzerland no closer to regaining full access to EU science and education projects, despite a further round of exploratory talks.
Why Switzerland doesn’t want to join the European Union
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From money to direct democracy: we look at some of the main reasons behind Switzerland's decision not to join the 27-nation bloc.
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