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Published on 8 January 2025

FAQ European policy

What is the purpose of the safeguard clause in the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons? What does the European flag symbolise? What is the difference between a free trade area and a customs union? The answers to these and more questions provide information on the complex relations between Switzerland, Europe and the EU.

Puzzle Switzerland and EU

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