Swiss agree aid for EU newcomers

Author (Corporate)
Series Title
Series Details 26.11.06
Publication Date 26/11/2006
Content Type

In a referendum held on the 26 November 2006 Swiss voters have narrowly approved a government proposal to give one billion Swiss francs (630m euros) in aid to the EU Cohesion fund to help the 10 new members of the European Union.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6185928.stm
Related Links
Switzerland: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Debate on Switzerland's cooperation with Eastern Europe http://www.deza.ch/index.php?navID=65274&langID=1
European Commission: Press Release: IP/06/1634: Danuta HÜNER, European Commissioner for Regional Policy - Statement following Swiss Referendum 26 November 2006 http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/06/1634&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
Countries / Regions