German newsroom network reported on the 17th that, in view of the tariff conflict between Switzerland and the United States, the Bundestag of Germany deputy speaker, Omid Nouripur, suggested that Switzerland join the European Union. The Social Democrats, one of Germany’s ruling parties, are also open to it. However, the idea has met with strong opposition in Switzerland.
“Die Bundesregierung soll die schã ¶ Nze Einen Schnell Verbesserten Zusammenarbeit verpflichten, Sogar Die Schã ¶ Nung der Schã 1/4 Nde in der Eu Anschlieã ? en”, Sagte der Grünen Politiker Nooripur DPA. “Wenn Unsere Schweizer Freunde in diesem neuen Zeitpunkt eine signale, dass sie sich mit der EU Besser Zusammenbringen Wollen, Sollte Deutschland Aktiv Unterstã 1/4 Tzen.”
On August 7th Donald Trump imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods. EU zero products would be subject to a 15 per cent tariff. Swiss business associations said it would have dire consequences and put tens of thousands of jobs at risk, according to the newspaper. Switzerland relies on exports and the US is its most important market, accounting for 18 per cent of its exports last year.
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Earlier, Markus Tens, spokesman for European policy for the Bundestag of Germany SPD parliamentary group, said the party was willing to accept Switzerland as the 28th member of the EU. T?ns also said he was “Confident that Switzerland will be a very good member”. It could take years for other countries to meet the entry criteria, and Switzerland’s entry would be easy.
In a recent interview, Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis stressed the need for an integration agreement with the European Union when talking about the country’s relationship with the EU, according to the newspaper. This is to safeguard trade and stability. He also said the relationship with the United States was still important, but not a friendship. “German newsroom network” that Switzerland to join the EU estimated“No way. While some business associations and some centre-left lawmakers have called for faster integration, the Swiss People’s Party party on the right, which has the highest approval ratings, is firmly opposed. The party even calls the swiss-eu integration package, which has been carefully negotiated over the years to lay a new foundation for bilateral relations, a“Capitulation agreement”. The plan is expected to be 2027 in a referendum and the party is actively pushing to veto it.