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The EU has signed a package of agreements with Switzerland that will help deepen and expand their mutual relationship. It enables frictionless access to a market of 460 million consumers in key sectors, delivering economic benefits to both sides.
The European Union is following developments in Iran and the Middle East with utmost concern.
Illicit firearms are a threat to public safety, fuelling terrorism, organised crime, and other offences. The Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules to tackle trafficking and other firearms-related offences. These will make investigations and prosecutions more effective and help law enforcement.
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