Switzerland is physically and geographically closely integrated into the EU's electricity system, but it lacks legal guarantees. This is associated with disadvantages for Switzerland.
In 2024, Switzerland and the EU negotiated a package covering various areas, including an agreement on electricity. On 2 March 2026, the President of Switzerland and the European Commission President signed the agreements. The parliamentary phase begun following the submission of the dispatch to Parliament in March 2026.
The electricity agreement should help to strengthen security of supply and grid stability, as well as to simplify electricity trading.
