2005

Date

Switzerland

EU

26.10.2005

The Federal Council approves the opening of a EU Commission representation in Berne.

 

25.09.2005

The population of Switzerland approves the extension of the agreement on free movement of persons and the revision of accompanying measures by 56%.
Participation: 53.8%

 

01.07.2005

Entry into force of the Agreement on taxation of savings

05.06.2005

The population of Switzerland approves the Schengen/Dublin association agreement by 54.6%.
Participation: 56%

 

31.05.2005

Entry into force of the Agreement on pensions

22.04.2005

Request for a referendum on the Federal Decree on the extension of the free movement of persons and the revision of the flanking measures is successful with 92'901 valid signatures on the referendum petition.

 

06.04.2005

Request for a referendum on the association of Switzerland with Schengen and Dublin is successful with 86'732 valid signatures on the referendum petition.

 

30.03.2005

Entry into force of the Agreement on processed agricultural products