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Switzerland has promised to pay 650 million euro over five years to the enlarged EU (Photo: European Commission)

Breakthrough in talks with Switzerland

The European Union on Thursday (13 May) finally overcame internal differences to clear the way for Bern and Brussels to sign a set of nine bilateral treaties.

These will give Switzerland membership of the Schengen agreement - which would allow it free movement of people across the EU borders - but with an opt-out on sharing information about tax evasion.

Switzerland was concerned these would threaten banking ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Switzerland has promised to pay 650 million euro over five years to the enlarged EU (Photo: European Commission)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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