The EU has for a decade now wanted to formalise trading relationships with the Alpine country that are currently set out in more than 120 bilateral accords. A years - long dispute between the EU and Switzerland over a bilateral trade deal , effectively locking the latter nation into the single market , is threatening to disrupt cross - border share trading . A temporary agreement allowing such transactions is set to expire on 30 June , complicating investment decisions , potentially harming financial flows and increasing the risk of default .
A years - long dispute between the EU and Switzerland over a bilateral trade deal , effectively locking the latter nation into the single market , is threatening to disrupt cross - border share trading . A temporary agreement allowing such transactions is set to expire on 30 June , complicating investment decisions , potentially harming financial flows and increasing the risk of default .