Switzerland's negotiations with the EU face obstacles primarily driven by its request for a safeguard clause on immigration, a demand that wasn't anticipated early on.
The EU-Swiss relationship has been fraught since 2021 when Switzerland withdrew from talks over free movement and wages, impacting over 120 existing agreements.
Both sides aim to reset their relationship by year-end, but the mounting complexities, especially around immigration safeguards, present a challenging path ahead.
Rene Schwok highlights the difficulty of the immigration safeguard request, stating, "That looks like a very steep mountain path," due to its unexpected nature in talks.
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