Federal Council approves the agreements with EU on immigration and launch public consultations

The Swiss Federal Council has approved the agreements forming part of the Switzerland–EU package aimed at stabilising and developing bilateral relations, and has launched the public consultation procedure, which will run until 31 October 2025. Following the conclusion of negotiations with the European Union in December 2024, the Federal Council finalised the implementing legislation and accompanying measures, resolving outstanding issues concerning wage protection, immigration, electricity and the type of referendum.