Swiss Upper House Raises Bar for EU Accord Ratification

The Swiss Upper House has set a higher bar for ratifying an EU accord. According to a recent announcement, the house will require a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of parliament to approve the agreement.

This move comes as the European Union and Switzerland continue their negotiations over a new institutional framework agreement. The proposed deal would see the EU and Switzerland cooperating more closely in areas such as justice and home affairs, but it has been met with resistance from some Swiss lawmakers.