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Conclusion of Swiss–EU negotiations

At its meeting on 20 December 2024, the Federal Council took note with satisfaction the material conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union (EU). It noted that the Swiss delegation, led by chief negotiator Patric Franzen, has met the objectives set under the negotiating mandate. The Federal Council has instructed the relevant departments to undertake the preparatory work needed to formally conclude negotiations.

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Federal Councillor Beat Jans

The United Federal Assembly elected Beat Jans as federal councillor on 14 December 2023. As of 1 January 2024, he is the head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).


Press releases

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To the Federal Administration News Portal

https://www.ejpd.admin.ch/content/ejpd/en/home.html