Tag Archives: freedom of movement

Britain and Schengen – changes ahead?

Posted on 22nd February 2009 by G W

I’ve had a passing interest in the UK’s relationship to the Schengen group within (and outside) the EU for a while now. Schengen is a an agreement, originally stand-alone but now incorporated into EU law, which entails the removal of … Continue reading →

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Personenfreizügigkeit – what if they say ‘nein’?

Posted on 24th January 2009 by G W

Hmm… Good question Sir, says SF1. The short answer is somewhere between “business as usual” and “a pretence of normality, but ultimately being fucked”. If you speak German, and can decipher Swiss German, there’s a pretty interesting discussion of what … Continue reading →

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The difference is black and white.

Posted on 7th January 2009 by G W

Since being back in Zürich after a winter break, I’ve noticed that the political parties have stepped up their campaigning on both sides on the upcoming Swiss-EU freedom of movement bilateral treaty referendum. I discussed the issues surrounding the vote in … Continue reading →

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Hobson’s choice?

Posted on 19th December 2008 by G W

  On the 8th February 2009 Switzerland will vote on a referendum which will determine whether the state continues or re-negotiates its freedom of movement agreement with the European Union, of which it is not currently a member.   I … Continue reading →

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