1951–1989

Date

Switzerland

EU

10.10.1989

Switzerland and the EC sign the Insurance Agreement

1989

 

To prevent competitive disadvantages for their companies, the EFTA states negotiate with the EU about a uniform European Economic Area (EEA).

Date

Switzerland

EU

03.12.1972

The population of Switzerland approves the Free Trade Agreement Switzerland-EEC by 72.5%. Participation: 52.9%

 

Date

Switzerland

EU

1961

Switzerland applies for associate status with the EEC.

 

Date

Switzerland

EU

25.03.1957

 

France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy and the Federal Republic of Germany sign the Treaties establishing a European Economic Community (EEC) and a European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or Euratom)

ECSC, EEC and Euratom form the European Community (EC).

Date

Switzerland

EU

18.04.1951

 

France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy and the Federal Republic of Germany, sign the Treaty establishing the ECSC.