Switzerland set to vote on scrapping freedom of movement with EU
The IndependentSign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Voters in Switzerland will decide on Sunday on whether to end the country’s agreement with the EU on freedom of movement, concluding a bitter campaign reminiscent of the Brexit referendum. A “yes” vote could transform the country’s ties to the 27-nation bloc and brining about sweeping changes to Swiss society. Similar to some of the rhetoric used by the Leave campaign in the UK, he suggested it would straightforward for Switzerland to reorganises its “friendship” with the EU. So if there are new negotiations, it won’t be in Switzerland’s interest.” Voters have been asked whether they want the Swiss authorities to negotiate the end of their freedom of movement accord with the EU within 12 months.
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