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Thematic areas

The EU is by far Switzerland's most important partner. Learn more about the fundamentals of Swiss European policy and the areas in which it is active.

Switzerland's European Policy

Switzerland is geographically located in the center of the European continent and is almost exclusively surrounded by EU member states. Due to this geographical and cultural proximity, but especially due to their political and economic weight, the EU and its 27 member states are by far Switzerland's most important partners.

Economic affairs, trade and digitalisation

Research, education and culture

Health, food safety and veterinary affairs

Transport, energy and sustainability

Foreign, security and defence policy

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