A love-hate relationship: Switzerland's relationship with the European Union (EU) could be described as mutually beneficial at best, but downright difficult at worst. Both accept the necessity of one another, but once in a while tensions bubble to the surface. We provide a closer look at some of the dynamics.

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A love-hate relationship: Switzerland's relationship with the European Union (EU) could be described as mutually beneficial at best, but downright difficult at worst. Both accept the necessity of one another, but once in a while tensions bubble to the surface. We provide a closer look at some of the dynamics.

One way to learn about the relationship between the EU and Switzerland is to embark on a short journey to Canton Schwyz. Once there, continue to the fascinating Muotatal valley, where the mountains keep half the valley in constant shadow.

Park your car where the street stops at the very end of the valley, and board the cable car to the Glattalp plateau. Your trip is almost over--after a 90-minute hike, you will arrive at the ridge of the surrounding mountains.

Find a senner (a mountain shephe...

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