Swiss cantons back EU treaty package

Swiss cantons approve the negotiated European Union treaty package, which they say meets their expectations and consolidates bilateral ties long term. But they expect the Swiss federal government to support them in tasks that will result from these agreements. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In a vote during an extraordinary plenary meeting on Friday, the cantonal governments approved the EU treaty package deal by 21 votes to 4, with 1 abstention, a press release stated. They also voted in favour of an optional referendum on the four decrees, following the example of the Federal Council, by 15 votes to 10 with 1 abstention. The results achieved by the Federal Council and the national implementation measures are in line with their expectations, the cantons said. The package of agreements with the EU not only makes it possible to develop the bilateral path, but also to guarantee Switzerland lasting access to the European market and legal certainty.