Switzerland


Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Thailand – A critical analysis
The SIA falls short of its promises. It contains strong methodological and analytical shortcomings which limit its usefulness for negotiators, stakeholders or the general public.
Switzerland expands free trade network despite doubts
Switzerland is taking its tally of free trade agreements up to 37 with new economic deals being signed with Thailand and Kosovo.
EU, Switzerland agree deal to strengthen trade ties
Switzerland and the European Union said they had reached a deal to strengthen their trade ties, overcoming Swiss concerns about immigration and opening the door for the biggest overhaul of bilateral relations in years.
Swiss MFN move won't impact $100 bn EFTA investment commitment: Barthwal
Switzerland has raised concerns about its potential impact on India's trade relations, the Commerce Secretary has clarified that it will not affect the $100 billion investment commitment made by EFTA countries under the recently signed trade deal.
European Union and Switzerland "very close" to new trade deal, official says
The European Union and Switzerland are "very close" to finalising a new agreement to overhaul their trade relationship, a senior EU official said.
Swiss Senate approves free trade agreement with India
The Swiss Senate is in favour of a free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and India. It was the first Swiss parliamentary chamber to approve the deal.
Updated free trade deal between Switzerland and China set for 2025
The enhanced free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is set to enter into force in 2025. This is the assumption of parliamentarian Thomas Aeschi, president of the EU-EFTA delegation.
New free trade agreement with China still 2025, according to Aeschi
The revised free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is due to come into force in 2025. This is the assumption of Thomas Aeschi, SVP National Councillor from Zug and President of the EU-Efta delegation.
Indonesia and Switzerland seeks to accelerate investments under new bilateral investment treaty
The 2022 BIT offers several important advances compared to the 1974 BIT, providing greater certainty and protection for investors.
UK, Switzerland to begin negotiations on FTA
The current UK-Switzerland trade deal, largely based on a 1972 EU-Swiss deal, excludes digital trade and data flows.