Almost two years after suspending negotiations with the European Union to improve bilateral relations, Switzerland is looking for a fresh start in its relations with Brussels, dpa reported on Saturday.

Thus, the authorities in Bern intend to resume negotiations with the European Union this month, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

For several weeks, the government has held extensive consultations with regional representatives, associations and institutions on the framework of relations with the EU that it wants to define.

She took into account most of the recommendations and accepted the mandate, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said.

Switzerland wants to maintain access to the EU’s internal market with as few obstacles as possible, but does not want to become a member of the Union.

Bern regulates access to the EU’s internal market through several bilateral agreements.

However, in exchange for renewed participation, the European Commission insisted on additional concessions, which the Swiss government in Bern was not ready to make. (Agerpress)