Swiss voters endorse labour accord with EU...

A key bilateral accord with the European Union on open labour markets has won a clear majority at the ballot box.

Rightwing parties, which forced the nationwide vote, suffered a defeat on Sunday as nearly 60 per cent of voters backed the government and a broad alliance of parties, organisations and the business community.

Official results show 59.6 per cent of the electorate approving a proposal to continue a labour accord with 25 EU states and at the same time extend the agreement to the newest members Bulgaria and Romania. More...

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