Switzerland’s special EU deal
Brexit – yes or no? If the United Kingdom were to leave the European Union, would it work out a series of bilateral agreements, similar to the ones between the EU and Switzerland?
This content was published on June 17, 2016
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- Deutsch Spezielles Schweizer EU-Abkommen
- Español El acuerdo especial de Suiza con la UE
- Português O acordo especial da Suíça com a União Europeia
- 中文 瑞士与欧盟间的特殊合约
- عربي صفقة سويسرا الخاصة مع الإتحاد الأوروبي
- Français Le deal particulier de la Suisse avec l’UE
- Pусский Швейцария – ЕС: высокие отношения!
- 日本語 スイスと欧州連合（EU）の特別な駆け引き
- Italiano Accordo speciale Svizzera-UE
Some Brits believe Switzerland has benefited from the bilateral approach. The Swiss-EU treaties give Switzerland direct access to the best parts of the EU: trade, transport and science projects – plus visa-less travel around Europe.
One thing the UK has in common with Switzerland since Brexit is coming to a vote: using direct democracy to determine its working relationship with the EU. Britons will decide on June 23 on whether or not to remain an EU member.
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