Switzerland Extends Export Control Exemptions to All EU and EFTA States

Switzerland will extend export control exemptions for military goods to all EU and EFTA states, effective 1 July 2026.
The Federal Council will amend Annex 2 of the War Materiel Ordinance, Annex 7 of the Goods Control Ordinance, and Annex 34 of the Ukraine Ordinance.
Added countries include Iceland and several EU states, bringing all EEA states under the exemptions.
The exemptions cover easier trade rules, including no specific licences for certain brokerage, transfers of know-how, and some transit or re-export requirements.
The update also clarifies the legal baseline ahead of the autumn 2026 referendum on the revised War Materiel Act.

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