The knock-on effects of the 2016 Brexit vote still reverberate across Europe. In Switzerland, where the government is also trying to pin down ties with Brussels, the future of EU-UK relations are being keenly observed. Former British Ambassador to Bern David Moran and Cenni Najy of foraus discuss the current political situation.
This content was published on
Originally from Ireland, Domhnall worked in research and writing in a couple of European countries before joining swissinfo.ch in 2017. He covers direct democracy and politics and is usually in Bern.
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
Read more
More
Swiss media and politicians see Brexit link in EU stock exchange snub
This content was published on
It appears to be no coincidence that Britain, currently mired in a difficult divorce settlement with the EU, was this week the only member state to reject the annual limitation of financial equivalence for the Swiss Börse, or stock exchange. There is a growing feeling that the EU is playing hardball with Switzerland to avoid…
This content was published on
In a final result on Friday morning, the “leave” side won 51.89% of the vote and the “remain” side 48.11%. The Swiss foreign ministry immediately announced a helpline had been set up for Swiss citizens and businesses wanting to know what Brexit could mean for them: 0800 247 365 in Switzerland (free) and 0041 800…
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.