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Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

last update: May 2012
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Switzerland, Bahrain sign investment protection agreement
20-Apr-2026     Zawya
Switzerland and Bahrain ​signed ⁠an agreement ‌protecting investors against ​political risks like discriminatory measures ​by the state ​and unlawful expropriation, guaranteeing the free ⁠transfer of investment payments, the Swiss government said.
Switzerland aims to finalize US tariff accord by the end of July
13-Apr-2026     Swiss Info
Switzerland aims to finalize a US trade deal by the end of July, with the European nation pushing for assurances it won’t face higher duties than rival countries.
Uzbekistan ratifies investment and cooperation agreements with Serbia
1-Apr-2026     UZ Daily
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree ratifying international agreements with Serbia on investment protection and economic cooperation.
Further EU free trade agreements threaten farmers, agriculture organizations warn
1-Apr-2026     Hungary Today
The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and Farmers Cooperatives (MAGOSZ) strongly condemn the European Commission’s irresponsible actions.
UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row
26-Mar-2026     Politico
A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.
UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP
25-Mar-2026     MSN
A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”
Brussels pitches English-first approval to speed up EU trade deals
19-Feb-2026     Politico
Agreements with India and Indonesia would be test cases under a new “accelerated procedure” floated by the European Commission.
Trump confirms Ukraine will get free trade zone, Zelenskyy says
26-Jan-2026     RBC-Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that during talks in Davos, US President Donald Trump supported the idea of creating a free trade zone.
Europe seeks deeper trade ties with UAE, Philippines, says Ursula von der Leyen
21-Jan-2026     Gulf News
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal
16-Jan-2026     Reuters
Switzerland's Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.