Press briefing by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, on a broad package of EU-Switzerland agreements, and signing ceremony
On 2 March 2026, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, received the visit of Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting marked a major milestone in EU–Switzerland relations, as both sides signed a comprehensive package of agreements. The agreements aim to deepen bilateral cooperation, with discussions also covering geopolitical issues.This video shows a joint press conference given by the two officials following their meeting.