Bilateral III Explained: Swiss-EU Relocation And Free Movement Of Persons

Switzerland's relationship with the European Union (EU) is deeply interconnected, among others concerning migration and labor mobility. For decades, Switzerland has negotiated independent agreements to regulate cross-border movement and safeguard economic cooperation with the EU, allowing it access to the EU's single market without full membership. The Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) is one such agreement, supporting relocation and employment opportunities for EU citizens in Switzerland and vice versa. With Bilateral III, Switzerland and the EU are now seeking to refine and expand these arrangements to adapt to evolving economic and social demands, while aiming for a more balanced approach to immigration and market access.