The EU extension and the extension of the agreement on the free movement of persons

Fact sheet. The bilateral Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons between Switzerland and the 15 previous EU member states has been in force since 1 June 2002. In the context of the impending enlargement of the European Union on 1 May 2004, this document provides the background to the agreement, its legal framework, time limits and quotas, social security and recognition of diplomas. It includes sections on accompanying measures and on further information and contacts.

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http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/e/home.html http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/e/home.html

http://www.imes.admin.ch/personenverkehr/index_e.asp http://www.imes.admin.ch/personenverkehr/index_e.asp

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