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Article "The Swiss enlargement contribution for the EU-10: A status report"
Die Volkswirtschaft, December 2012
The five-year period during which Switzerland could approve projects in support of the EU-10 countries within the scope of its contribution to the enlarged EU (Swiss
contribution) ended in mid-June 2012. Its financial contribution of CHF 1 billion was fully committed during this period according to plan. The concept of the Swiss contribution has proven to be
viable and a positive interim assessment can be given. Implementing and successfully completing all of the 210 approved projects as planned by 2017 at the latest is now the main task at hand.
Monitorng the attainment of project goals, ensuring the efficient use of project funds and strengthening the relations between Switzerland and the partner countries will remain key priorities. An
emerging issue is whether there will be a second Swiss contribution.
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Interim report for the end of the EU 10 commitment period (2007-2012)
By voting in favour of the Federal Act on Cooperation with the States of Eastern Europe on 26 November 2006, Swiss voters cleared the way for a billion-franc investment in the ten countries which
joined the European Union in 2004. Following Parliament’s approval of the relevant framework credit on 14 June 2007, the enlargement contribution finally came into being. Five years on, the initial
project approval phase has been completed. These projects will be implemented up to 2017. This brochure provides a host of interesting facts and background information on the projects and the
countries in which these projects are being implemented.
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Annual Report 2011 SECO/SDC on Switzerland's contribution to EU enlargement
Activities 2011
The approval process for projects within the frame of the Switzerland's Enlargement Contribution unfolded in a satisfactory manner. Numerous projects that had been approved in the previous years
were able to be further implemented according to plan. 14 June 2012 marks the end of the commitment period for the Enlargement Contribution to the benefit of the EU 10. After the commitment period
has come to an end, the competent authorities in Switzerland and in the partner countries will provide information on all of the approved projects. A first status report is planned to be published in
June and an expanded status report in autumn 2012.
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Annual Report 2010 SECO/SDC on Switzerland's contribution to EU enlargement
Activities 2010
The Swiss enlargement contribution for the benefit of the twelve new EU member states is bearing fruit. The first projects have been concluded and numerous project proposals approved. Switzerland
has also signed bilateral-cooperation programme agreements with Romania and Bulgaria. The Annual Report 2010 represents an interim review of activities and results.
The Annual Report can be ordered or
downloaded as a PDF file free of charge.
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Article "An interim review of the Swiss enlargement contribution to the EU-10 states"
Die Volkswirtschaft, October 2010
14 June 2012 marks the expiry date of the five-year period during which Switzerland can approve enlargement contribution
projects to assist the EU-10 states. It can thus be assumed that the total amount of CHF 1 billion earmarked is fully committed
up to this time as planned, even if there may be some minor delays in a few of the partner states. Switzerland’s enlargement contribution
scheme has proved its worth to date and the review has been positive. The final review will happen after 2018 when all
projects are completed and the enlargement contribution has been disbursed.
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Article "Switzerland’s enlargement contribution for Bulgaria and Romania is ready to go"
Die Volkswirtschaft, October 2010
While an interim review can already be undertaken on the enlargement contribution to the EU-10 states, the enlargement contribution
for Bulgaria and Romania is just beginning to get going. Yet, Switzerland’s aim remains the same for all partner states: to
reduce economic and social disparities in the enlarged EU. To this end, the Swiss parliament has approved
framework credit of CHF 181 million for Romania and CHF 76 million for Bulgaria.
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New flyer "The Enlargement Contribution"
September 2010
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have published this brochure to provide information on the implementation and targeted
objectives of the Swiss Enlargement Contribution. The current brochure also considers the contribution towards Romania and Bulgaria.
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Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Section New EU Member States
Freiburgstrasse 130
3003 Berne
swiss-contribution@deza.admin.ch
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Annual Report 2009 SECO/SDC on Switzerland's contribution to EU enlargement
Activities 2009
By the end of 2009, 37 projects were definitively approved. They include, inter alia, the promotion of renewable energies, the establishment of a national capital fund for small and medium-sized
enterprises, a fund for research projects, as well as projects to improve school transport and the situation of children in children’s homes. In addition, 68 preliminary project proposals were also
approved which now have to be transformed into detailed project proposals.
We hope that you will enjoy reading this report and will find the activities connected with the enlargement contribution interesting.
The Annual Report can be ordered or downloaded as a PDF
file free of charge.
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Annual Report 2008 SECO/SDC on Switzerland's contribution to EU enlargement
Activities 2008
The Swiss enlargement contribution in support of the new EU Member States successfully entered the implementation phase in 2008. The activity report provides information on the activities and the
first results of 2008. The implementation of the enlargement contribution is proceeding as planned in every respect.
The Annual Report can be ordered or downloaded as a PDF file free of charge.
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DVD "The Swiss enlargement contribution"
This DVD contains interviews and reportages on the background
to this Swiss commitment and its mean focus areas.
Here you find all the speeches of the ministers (Video and text) and the videoreport about
Poland.
Here you can order the DVD for CHF 10.00.
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Preventing corruption - Information for Swiss businesses operating abroad
Technical brochure, Edition 2008
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Order:
State Secretary for Economic Affairs SECO
Contribution to EU enlargement / Cohesion (WEKO)
Holzikofenweg 36
3003 Berne
swiss-contribution[at]seco.admin.ch
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Retrospective 12th Annual Conference on Swiss Cooperation with Eastern Europe
«Swiss Contribution to the Enlarged EU: Partnership with Perspectives»
15th November 2007, KKL Luzern
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Dépliant "Coopération suisse avec l'Europe de l'Est"
Notre contribution à un continent stable et prospère
Le dépliant contient l'information essentielle sur la coopération traditionnelle avec l'Europe de l'Est et sur la contribution à l'élargissement. Vous pouvez commander des exmplaires gratuits de notre dépliant en français, allemand et
italien ou télécharcher ici [de] [fr] [it].
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