Welcome to Switzerland: Swiss voters have extended the welcome mat giving citizens of ten new EU countries the right to live and work in Switzerland. The outcome sparked renewed debate surrounding Switzerland's potential membership in the European club of nations.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2005, January 2005

Author: Anderson, Robert

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Welcome to Switzerland: Swiss voters have extended the welcome mat giving citizens of ten new EU countries the right to live and work in Switzerland. The outcome sparked renewed debate surrounding Switzerland's potential membership in the European club of nations.

Some analysts interpreted the September yes-vote as support for EU membership while others said it signals continuing support for the existing arrangement--namely our bilateral agreements with Europe. Whatever your interpretation, Switzerland is showing a willingness to open up to its...

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