Switzerland Wants Security Deal with EU to 'Help Strengthen Defence'
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Switzerland wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector
The Federal Council wants to examine a security and defence partnership with the EU. Exploratory talks are to begin as soon as possible. Among other things, the partnership would be used for defence procurement.


Switzerland wants security deal with EU to 'help strengthen defence'
Switzerland announced Wednesday it was interested in striking a security and defence partnership with the European Union, insisting such a tie-up would not violate the country's cherished military neutrality.
The Swiss Government envisages closer cooperation with the European Union in the fields of security and defence, while reaffirming its neutrality The Swiss Government
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