75 Amendments of Tonino PICULA related to 2023/2042(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
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– having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation1, signed on 31 December 1972, _________________ 1 OJ L 300 31.12.1972, p. 189.
Amendment 5 #
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– having regard to the rejection by Switzerland ofnegative Swiss referendum that rejected the membership tof the European Economic Area in 1992,
Amendment 7 #
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– having regard to the Deciconclusion of the Council, and of the Commission as regards the Agreement on Scientific andseven sectoral agreements with the Swiss Confederation, known as ‘Bilaterals I’ covering the areas Free movement of persons, Technological Cooperation, of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Confederation, known as ‘Bilaterals I’barriers to trade (Mutual Recognition Agreement–MRA), Public procurement markets, Agriculture, Overland transport, Civil aviation and Research 4, _________________ 4 OJ, L 114, 30.4.2002.
Amendment 10 #
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– having regard to nine additional sectoral agreements signed in 2004, known as ‘Bilaterals II’ covering the areas Asylum (Schengen/Dublin), Automatic exchange of information AIA, anti-fraud, Agricultural processing products, Environment, statistics, MEDIA (Creative Europe), pensions and Education ,
Amendment 11 #
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Amendment 13 #
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Amendment 16 #
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Amendment 17 #
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Amendment 18 #
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– having regard to the Agreement between the Swiss Confederation and the European Police Office in force since 2006,
Amendment 22 #
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– having regard to the Agreement between Eurojust and Switzerland of 26 November 2008,;
Amendment 25 #
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– having regard to the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation concerning cooperation on the application of their competition laws9of 2014,; _________________ 9 OJ L 347, 3.12.2014, p. 3.
Amendment 27 #
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– having regard to the Arrangement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office11signed on 10 June 2014 and , ratified by Switzerland on 1 March 2016, _________________ 11 OJ L 65, 11.3.2016, p. 22.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
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– having regard to the Agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the automatic exchange of financial account information, which entered into force on 1 January 2017, and which significantly facilitates the fight against tax evasion,
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
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– having regard to the decision by the Swiss Federal Council of 26 May 2021 to terminate the negotiations of the EU-Swiss In an Agreement between the EU and the Swiss Confederation on an institutional Fframework, governing bilateral relations;
Amendment 36 #
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– having regard to Switzerland’s decision to increase itthe positive Swiss referendum on 15 May 2022 to increase Switzerland´s financial contribution to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex),
Amendment 39 #
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Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU and Switzerland are close like-minded allies and key economic partners with a strong focus on social and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and Switzerland have a long-standing relationship founded on shared values and goals of peace, social equality and economic prosperity;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU and Switzerland share a strong commitment to uphold multilateralism and the rules-based international order, actively leading global efforts to address existential challenges like climate change, migration, and international security;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas Switzerland cooperates in select parts of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and has participated in the civil and military peace missions of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP);
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the necessity for the EU and Switzerland to deepen their partnership in the areas of foreign policy, security and crisis response; whereas Switzerland has aligned with the EU on sanctions against Russia and seeks new forms of cooperation in areas like security, research, innovation, and health; whereas Switzerland is prepared to expand its cooperation in security policy, focusing on areas like cybersecurity, hybrid threats, resilience, and disinformation, and aims to strengthen interoperability within the framework of the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 53 #
C. whereas the Swiss Federal Council commissioned the development of key figureparameters for a negotiation mandate with the EU by the end of June 2023;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas to date, the EU and Switzerland have concluded over 120numerous bilateral agreements; whereas many of them urgently need to be updated to reflect the evolving priorities in areas such as climate change, digitalization, and workers' rights;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Switzerlandthe Swiss Federal Council decided to terminate the negotiations on the EU-Swiss institutional framework agreement after 7 years of negotiations; whereas it was a missed opportunity for an even closer and fairer relationship between the EU and Switzerland; whereas a solution for a future EU-Switzerland relationship is needed that strengthens cooperation on social, economic, and environmental issues;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the visit of Vice-President Šefčovič in March has generated a new impulse for discussions aimed at resolving institutional problems; whereas there is a demonstrated will on both sides to narrow the remaining gaps through the exploratory talks at both technical and political levels, which is crucial for progress; whereas it is essential for both parties to maintain momentum, continue moving in the right direction, and potentially accelerate their efforts to determine whether there is a solid foundation for full negotiations with the prospect of a swift, successful conclusion;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Switzerland is deeply integrated into the EU single market; whereas a level playing field in the single market is necessarywell-functioning and effective single market, based on a highly competitive social market economy, is needed to boost growth and competitiveness and to create jobs; whereas to revitalise the economy, single market legislation must be properly transposed, implemented and enforced in order to bring about its full benefits in the EU Member States and Switzerland;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU and Switzerland should work towards a more inclusive and sustainable economic model, promoting social cohesion and addressing income inequality, recognizing that Switzerland is the EU's third-biggest partner in terms of export of goods and its fourth biggest in terms of import of goods;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the EU’s strong interest in cooperating with Switzerland on international peace, security and defence matters, in particular in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; welcomes Switzerland’s alignment with EU sanctions adopted in this context, diverging fr; recognizes Switzerland’s com mits traditionally neutral stancement to preserving the international rules-based order;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the fact that permanent neutrality has been a principle of Swiss foreign policy since 1815, and therefore the promotion of peace, mediation and peaceful conflict resolution have been an important part of Swiss foreign policy; Underlines Switzerland’s strong role in peace building and its involvement in helping to find solutions to crises, dialogue-facilitation, the development of confidence-building measures and reconciliation; welcomes the Swiss role as a facilitator in implementing complex federal structures and peace-brokered, constitutional arrangements, in order to ease the coexistence of different ethnic backgrounds;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognizes the challenges facing the global order and the deficit of multilateralism, and values Switzerland's upcoming presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and promote shared values;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes Switzerland’s close stance with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, especially on humanitarian aid, civil protection, counter-terrorism and climate change; welcomes, further, Switzerland’s announcement in November 2021 that it would participate in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO); encourages further collaboration on social and humanitarian issues, as well as human rights and democracy promotion;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognizes the importance of promoting human rights and democracy, and calls on Switzerland and the EU to work together to defend and promote these values, both within their respective territories and globally, including through the Human Rights and Democracy Action Plan and the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that Switzerland is seeking closer cooperation with the EU and NATO; welcomes, in this regard, Switzerland’s involvement in the Partnership for Peace programme; urges Switzerland to deepen its cooperation with the EU on food security and defence; supports the exchange of best practices in the areas of crisis management and humanitarian assistance, in line with the EU’s Integrated Approach to external conflicts and crises;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that Switzerland’s alignment with EU sanctions against Russia is on a case-by-case basis; encourages Switzerland to maintain its commitment to the international rules-based order, to closely and consistently apply and implement all the adopted restrictive measures and to prevent their circumvention; encouragescalls on Switzerland to step upactively engage in international fora discussing the useizure and confiscation of Russian assets of frozen assets for the reconstruction in Ukraine and to continue to work closely with the European Union in this area;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Expresses gratitude for Switzerland's humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, including the acceptance of refugees and significant financial support for the reconstruction of Ukraine, and encourages further collaboration between the EU and Switzerland in addressing the ongoing crisis;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes the fact that after a cooling off period, exploratory talks between the EU and Switzerland have been resumed;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the political statement following the conference of cantons of 24 March 2023 advocating treaty-based relations with the EU based on shared values; welcomes, further, Switzerland’s participation in the informal summits of the European Political Community; further encourages Switzerland to actively support efforts in promoting human rights and democratic values on the international stage;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises EU-Switzerland cooperation on international migration, including the management of flows and relocation of refugees; notes the large number of cross-border commuters between the EU and Switzerland;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that Switzerland does not qualify to joparticipate in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism; calls on a future partnership with Switzerland within this framework; urges the exploration of possibilities for Swiss involvement in disaster prevention, preparedness, and response initiatives, to strengthen the overall resilience of both the EU and Switzerland;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Economy, access to the EU internal market and labour market
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the long-standing relationship between the EU and Switzerland founded on shared values and goals of peace, social justice and economic prosperity, as well as on their economic and social interdependence; underlines the common commitment to further strengthen the fight against abusive working conditions as well as for an effective enforcement of social rights throughout Europe; to this end, intends to further explore possibilities enabling Switzerland to join the European Labour Authority as well as the Internal Market Information System and thus to an even more effective commitment to fair working conditions and to implementing wage protection in the new European legal framework throughout Europe;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that the significant degree of integration Switzerland has with the EU internal market is a key factor for sustainable economic growth and makes the EU Switzerland’s most important economic and trading partner;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines that strong EU-Swiss relations go beyond economic integration, and that the extension of the single market contributes to stability and prosperity to the benefit of all citizens and businesses, including SMEs; underlines the importance of ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in order to create a level playing field and generate quality jobs;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes the large number of cross- border commuters between the EU and Switzerland; underlines the importance of the free movement of persons between the EU and Switzerland, the guarantees of residence and the undiscriminated access to social assistance of EU citizens; is therefore worried about possible consequences of any Swiss cantonal and national initiatives that could have the effect of restricting access to the Swiss labour market for EU workers, in particular cross-border workers; invites Switzerland to seek a solution which is fully compatible with the relevant EU instruments;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on Switzerland to strengthen the free movement of persons by introducing additional guarantees regarding residence and equal treatment in access to social assistance, in line with Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls on Switzerland and the EU to apply the relevant EU legislation related to cross-border workers and services; calls on Switzerland also to consider cancelling the safeguard clause provided for in the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) and applied to the workers from Croatia, bearing in mind benefits of the free movement of persons between the EU and Switzerland; stresses the importance of social legislation, the protection of high social standards and their effective application and enforcement, including efficient measures to protect and enforce workers rights, ensuring equal pay for equal work in the same place for mobile, posted and local workers;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that a largeRecalls that Switzerland’s current relationship with the EU is based on a complex network of sectoral bilateral agreements that has been developed in several steps; Notes that the existing number ofous bilateral agreements between the EU and Switzerland are rather outdated and need to be revisited in order to prevent their expiry, in particular those on enhanced access to the Swiss market for EU economic operators, in particular in the agriculture, food and services sectors and to take into account the evolution of relevant EU legislation in order to preserve mutual market access, in particular those on reciprocal market access for industrial goods, customs facilitation, free movement of persons, technical barriers to trade and public procurement; stresses the need to prioritize sustainable development, fair trade practices, and worker protection in any updates to these agreements; calls on the EU and Switzerland to find an agreement with the aim of bringing coherence to the existing complex set of bilateral agreements including establishing a dispute settlement mechanism;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes the bilateral agreements signed between the European Union and Switzerland on the automatic exchange of financial account information; calls on the European Commission to continue to guarantee a level-playing field with these countries on taxation, in particular tax transparency and automatic exchange of information, and to adapt future agreements to new or expected European standards, such as DAC7 and Public Country-by-Country Reporting, and to ensure these standards are being followed and collaboration on compliance and enforcement is enabled; calls on both parties to cooperate more closely in the fight against tax fraud, anti-money laundering and tax evasion;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. NoteHighlights that an effective dispute settlement mechanism is fundamental, as is a; considers further that a systemic solution onfor all institutional matters, such as cohesion policy; stresses that a common jurisdictionand structural matters is necessary, including a fair contribution to the EUs economic and social cohesion, uniform interpretation and application of the agreements, dynamic alignment with the EU acquis, and a level playing field notably in relation to State aid; stresses that access to the EU´s internal market needs to be based on a fair balance of rights and obligations and that a common rulebook between the EU and Switzerland is an important prerequisite for a common market; the functioning of a common market and Switzerland’s continued participation in the EU single market;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that Switzerland strongly benefits from democratic and competitive development throughout its European neighbours and that its financial contributions to programmes such as the EU’s cohesion policy are therefore in its own interest and should be continued; recalls that Switzerland draws significant benefits from participating in the single market; stresses in that regard that the future Swiss contribution to EU cohesion is essential and should be increased significantly;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines that legal adjustments in line with the EU Posted Workers Directive must not lower the level of protection of wages and working conditions as intended by the Swiss flanking measures that guarantee efficient and non-discriminating protection to workers’ rights, ensuring equal pay for equal work in the same place for mobile, posted and local workers and at the same time permit EU economic operators to provide services in its territory on a non-discriminatory basis; asserts that guarantees for Switzerland may be needed in this regard;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Acknowledges the observations of the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (USS) on the need for adequate protection against anti-union dismissals, and emphasises the importance of strengthening such protection in accordance with Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Takes note of the ongoing independent mediation process in Switzerland, supported by the State Secretariat for the Economy (SECO), aimed at finding a compromise solution on the protection of trade unionists in the event of unfair dismissal, and encourages its timely resolution;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Supports the USS’s call for a statutory minimum amount of compensation for anti-union dismissal with no ceiling, allowing judges to determine compensation levels based on the economic power of the employer concerned, and reiterates that reinstatement constitutes the most effective remedy against anti-union discrimination;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Urges the Swiss Government to promote collective bargaining in accordance with Article 4 of the Convention, and requests the continue provision of up-to-date statistical information of collective agreements by sector and the number of workers covered;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 f (new)
Paragraph 12 f (new)
12f. Encourages the EU and Switzerland to collaborate on sharing best practices and strengthening labour rights protection, particularly in areas such as anti-union dismissals and collective bargaining, to ensure a fair and equitable market for all workers;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes with concern that SwitzerlandStresses that the Swiss Federal Council did not support the EU’s push to remove fossil fuel protections from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT); notes with concern that EU-based fossil fuel companies could structure their operations through Switzerland so that they can still be protected under ECT; asks Switzerland to consider withdrawing from the ECT;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that grid stability and the security of supply and transit depend on close cooperation between the EU and Switzerland; emphasizes that Switzerland and the EU are striving for an environmentally friendly, competitive and secure energy supply and climate neutrality by 2050; notes the interconnection of Swiss, German and French power grids; remains concerned that excluding Switzerland’s energy industry poses systemic risks for the whole of continental Europe’s synchronous gridphasizes the importance of pursuing a sustainable and resilient energy transition in close cooperation with Switzerland, and calls on Switzerland to actively participate in the EU's initiatives on renewable energy and grid integration, such as the Clean Energy for All Europeans package;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses thatCalls on the EU and Switzerland to strengthen their cooperation on energy market integration and to find innovative solutions for cross- border trade of electricity trading must be found in order to allow continued and close cooperation between the EU and Switzerland, such as the development of a joint electricity market;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Points out that electricity supply is undergoing a real change and that the EU's internal energy market is constantly evolving; recognizes that Switzerland is no longer permanently included in the European electricity market; notes that negotiations on Switzerland's full access to the European internal electricity market would mean that both sides would benefit equally from the electricity grid and future cooperation would be secured;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Research and development, education and culture
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. UnderlineRecalls that Switzerland spends almost 23 billion Swiss francs a year on research and development (R&D), which accounts for 3.15% of gross domestic product; underlines that Switzerland is in seventh place in an international comparison; highlights the importance of EU- Switzerland cooperation in research and development, fostering Europe’s role as a strong player in this field of research and innovation;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Swiss Federal Council to do their utmost to ensure Switzerland’s return to Horizon Europe; calls on the Swiss Federal Council to adopt a negotiating mandate on key structural issues, giving a clear political signal to the EUassociation to Horizon Europe;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the two parties to choose a pragmatic approach for the benefit of the citizens in order to achieve mutually beneficial cooperation, especially in the case of Switzerland's participation in all EU programs in the period 2021 - 2027; urges in this regard the Swiss Federal Council and the European Commission to promptly start the work on Switzerland‘s association with Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Euratom, Iter and Erasmus+ programme upon conclusion of the current exploratory talks;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Notes the importance of research and innovation in the energy sector, and highlights the importance of Switzerland´s participation in the EU's research and innovation funding programs, such as Horizon Europe, in order to promote the development of clean and sustainable energy technologies;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting cultural diversity, and calls on Switzerland and the EU to strengthen their cooperation in the areas of cultural exchange, education, and sport, including the Erasmus+ programme and the European Capitals of Culture initiative;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets the Swiss Federal Council’s decision to terminate the negotiations on the EU-Swiss Institutional Framework in May 2021; regrets any narratives that the EU works against Swiss interests after 7 years of negotiations; considers that securing an IFA with Switzerland is of great importance, since it would guarantee legal certainty for both Switzerland and the EU, dynamic incorporation of the EU acquis, enhanced access to the internal market for Switzerland to the benefit of both sides, and the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the event of unresolved disputes relating to the application or interpretation of the IFA; stresses that a second failure in negotiating an agreement on EU- Swiss relations would be damaging for both the EU and Switzerland and risks weakening their political role; calls on the Swiss Federal Council to adopt a negotiating mandate on key structural issues, giving a clear political signal to the EU;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that it is in the fundamental interest of both sides to maintain and strengthen good, stable and mutually beneficial relations underwithin a modernised relationship and through an agreement that creates stability and welfara level playing field, trust, stability, jobs, growth and welfare and is committed to social security and justice;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned that basic bilateral agreements are reaching the end of their validity and no longer secure frictionless market access as a result of the non- incorporation of new developments of the Union acquis; notes that the model based on bilateral agreements is outdated instead of a broad framework agreement is outdated; acknowledges the need for an IFA, as additional coherence and legal certainty would benefit all parties; remains concerned about the end of the application of the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Medical Devices, which means medical devices produced in Switzerland are no longer recognised in the regulated area in the EU;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the Swiss Federal Council’s decision to set out its approach for negotiations and that it commissioned the development of key figureparameters for a negotiation mandate with the EU by the end of June 2023;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expects the progress in exploratory talks between the Commission and the Swiss Federal Council to be stepped up with a view to obtaining the required clarifications and assurances required to adopt a mandate for negotiations; calls on both sides to use this window of opportunity for talks on a possible new negotiation package and to reach an agreement before the end of the term of the current European Commission and European Parliament;