EU rejects Swiss demand for unilateral immigration brake

The European Union does not want to grant Switzerland a unilateral safeguard clause for the free movement of persons. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen conveyed this stance to Swiss President Viola Amherd on Tuesday in Geneva. According to the Blick newspaper, Switzerland's demand for a unilateral safeguard clause is a step too far, according to an EU Commission document. Another topic is said to be the Swiss cohesion contribution to the EU. + Get the most important Swiss news directly in your inbox According to the document quoted, the EU wants to conclude negotiations with Switzerland on an agreement by the end of this year. According to Blick, the EU Commission believes that progress has been made to such an extent that this goal is realistic. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) did not want to comment directly on the leaked EU report, but emphasised that it did not want to be rushed. "We do not see the consultations of the EU member states scheduled for ...