Swiss Abroad fear the consequences of a standoff with the EU

The delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) exchanged views with the members of the Swiss Abroad parliamentary group on the new treaties between Switzerland and the EU and the popular initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million!'. The topics discussed are diverse but they have one thing in common: they could affect the mobility of Swiss citizens – especially those living in Europe. And that's a large number: 64% of all Swiss Abroad live in EU countries. The Bilateral Agreements III – the package of agreements that regulates relations between Switzerland and the EU in several areas – formed the first topic of discussion in the round of talks between parliamentarians from the main Swiss parties and the members of the CSA present in Bern. No benefits without obligations The delegates from the diaspora emphasised the advantages of the agreements with the EU for Switzerland. "Sustainable freedom of movement also requires accepting its rules. You cannot benefit from the ...