Fit of pique by EU ruling class over outcome of democratic consultation in Switzerland

8.4.2014

Question for written answer P-004364-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Francesco Enrico Speroni (EFD)

Swiss voters, following a referendum and a change in their constitution, have laid the foundations for a renegotiation of the agreement with the EU on the free movement of persons, without, however, going so far as to refuse to implement it or to issue a notification pursuant to Article 25(3) of the agreement.

Can the Commission explain why the Union decided to immediately suspend or terminate the negotiations already under way with the Swiss federal government when the outcome of the referendum, which has no immediate effects, became known?

OJ C 377, 23/10/2014