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Introduction

Mazzoleni, Oscar and Dardanelli, Paolo (2021) Introduction. In: Dardanelli, Paolo and Mazzoleni, Oscar, eds. Switzerland-EU Relations - Lessons for the UK after Brexit? Dealing with Europe . Routledge, Abingdon, UK, pp. 1-5. ISBN 978-0-367-48205-3. E-ISBN 978-1-003-03871-9. (doi:10.4324/9781003038719-1) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:87271)

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the book’s topic, namely Switzerland–EU relations and the insights that can be derived from them for the UK’s future relations with the EU post Brexit. It outlines the questions the book addresses, such as: what are the economic interests at stake? Why and how has the path of bilateral agreements developed and why is an overarching institutional framework agreement currently on the table? Why has migration become a central issue in Swiss–EU relations? How has Switzerland’s federal system been affected by “integration without membership”? How have the Swiss parties positioned themselves on “Europe” and what impact has the integration question had on the party system? What are the factors explaining citizens’ vote on European issues and, in particular, how could we explain regional variations? What are the key takeaways for the UK?

Item Type: Book section
DOI/Identification number: 10.4324/9781003038719-1
Uncontrolled keywords: Switzerland, EU, European Union, UK, United Kingdom, Brexit
Subjects: J Political Science > JN Political institutions and public administration (Europe)
J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Politics and International Relations
Depositing User: Paolo Dardanelli
Date Deposited: 22 Mar 2021 17:10 UTC
Last Modified: 18 Nov 2021 23:12 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/87271 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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