Switzerland ready to strike deal with 'key parter' UK after 'world-leaders' snubbed by EU

The two scientific powerhouses seem to be cosying up to strike an thrilling deal after each nations have been snubbed by the EU. The bloc banned Britain from becoming a member of Horizon Europe, its £80billion flagship analysis and growth (R&D) programme over the Northern Ireland protocol. Switzerland too was informed it can not be part of the programme, which permits nations to entry the bloc’s big pool of funding and permits scientists to collaborate with different European companions, over a political feud.

But now in a serious present of pressure, the 2 nations are teaming up to strike a deal of their very own, regardless of each nations nonetheless stressing that they’re decided to be related with Horizon Europe.

Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation Guy Paremlin informed Express.co.uk: “Switzerland’s association to Horizon Europe and related programmes and initiatives remains the Federal Council’s declared goal.

“We stand ready to swiftly start negotiations in this regard.

“Regardless of a possible association, Switzerland would like to strengthen its bilateral relations in research and innovation with key partners, such as the UK.

“We are working to further deepen and develop our excellent relations with the UK in these areas to allow for the use of synergies, strengthen the research and innovation landscape and ultimately address the societal challenges in Europe.”

This comes after Science Minister George Freeman visited Switzerland again in February to discover a strengthened Swiss-UK partnership.

Mr Freeman wrote on Twitter forward of his go to: “To Switzerland this evening for a two-day trip to explore a UK/Swiss science and research collaboration.

“The UK and Switzerland are science powerhouses with huge, shared research interests.

“Between us, we have nine out of 10 of the top Universities in Europe.”

Mr Parmelin, who can be the previous President of Switzerland, informed Express.co.uk that Mr Freeman’s go to was an “excellent opportunity” to strike up a better relationship between the 2 nations.

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“It was an excellent opportunity to discuss various possibilities for intensifying cooperation in research and innovation and in this context, we agreed to work towards a Memorandum of Understanding as part of this strengthening process.”

And Switzerland seems to have a lot to provide Britain on this area.

Mr Parmelin stated: ”Switzerland is residence to a few of the world-leading analysis institutes.

“These host modern research infrastructures, some of which are unique in Europe. Swiss higher education institutions – the federal institutes of technology (ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne), the cantonal universities, the universities of applied sciences and the universities of teacher education – offer a wide range of study and research opportunities.

“They perform strongly in international rankings and make a considerable contribution to research and innovation. There are also around 30 research institutions of national importance, and these make a major contribution to generating scientific added value in all specialist areas and disciplines.”

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He added: “Switzerland is one of the most competitive countries in the world in research and innovation. It is among the countries with the highest spending on Research and Development in relation to the gross domestic product, with the private sector accounting for more than two-thirds of Swiss R&D expenditure.

“Its research and innovation landscape features top-notch universities, excellence centres in research as well as some of the most innovative companies and a vibrant start-up ecosystem. Its research institutions are highly internationalised and attract talent from all across the world.”

This additionally comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Swiss president Ignazio Cassis met on the finish of April for talks as Britain appears to be like to strike an “unprecedented” post-Brexit commerce deal.

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan stated: “As two services super-powers, we have a huge opportunity to negotiate a modern, ambitious, unprecedented deal.

“It will increase each our economies and present the world what is feasible between two like-minded and modern nations who’re firmly inside Europe however exterior of the EU.”

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