"EU Treaties may not be essential for economic growth"

"EU Treaties may not be essential for economic growth"

In the current political landscape, a proposed contract between Switzerland and the European Union, known as the bilateral package, has sparked controversy. The main point of contention is the free movement of people, with the Swiss government facing criticism for a safeguard clause that allows Switzerland to limit immigration under certain conditions[1].

This clause has raised concerns about potential future conflicts with the EU and the impact on Swiss citizens living abroad. The continuation of free movement of people is a contentious issue as it is viewed as a necessary compromise for economic benefits[1].

While discussions in the past have touched upon the role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in interpreting EU law and its implications for Switzerland's sovereignty and legal framework, these specific criticisms are not highlighted in the current search results.

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In the broader context, entrepreneur Giorgio Behr, co-president of Autonomous Switzerland and a member of Compass/Europe, has expressed concerns about the bilateral package. Behr chairs the board of directors of Behr Bircher Cellpack BBC Group, a company he founded[3]. Autonomous Switzerland and Compass/Europe are associations of EU skeptics active against the adapted and new contracts[4].

Behr argues that the bilateral package, as it stands, could bring short-term benefits but is detrimental in the long run[5]. He is not alone in this sentiment, as the economy of Switzerland is not united behind a closer tie to the EU as envisioned by the planned bilateral contract package[6].

References:

[1] Swissinfo.ch. (2021, February 18). Swiss-EU migration pact: What's the controversy? Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-eu-migration-pact-whats-the-controversy/46703178

[2] NZZ.ch. (n.d.). NZZ.ch - Zugang zu wichtigen Funktionen. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.nzz.ch/digital/nzz-ch-zugang-zu-wichtigen-funktionen-1.1586011

[3] Swissinfo.ch. (2021, February 18). Swiss-EU migration pact: What's the controversy? Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-eu-migration-pact-whats-the-controversy/46703178

[4] Swissinfo.ch. (2021, February 18). Swiss-EU migration pact: What's the controversy? Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-eu-migration-pact-whats-the-controversy/46703178

[5] Swissinfo.ch. (2021, February 18). Swiss-EU migration pact: What's the controversy? Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-eu-migration-pact-whats-the-controversy/46703178

[6] Swissinfo.ch. (2021, February 18). Swiss-EU migration pact: What's the controversy? Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-eu-migration-pact-whats-the-controversy/46703178

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