Second Swiss Contribution to selected EU member states
The second Swiss contribution is an investment in Europe’s security, stability and prosperity. It seeks to strengthen cohesion in Europe and to support countries that face exceptional migration challenges. Through the second contribution, Switzerland is furthermore strengthening and deepening bilateral relations with the EU partner countries and the EU as a whole.
The second Swiss contribution has a total value of CHF 1.302 billion – equal to the amount of the pre-ceding enlargement contribution – and a duration of ten years until the end of 2029. Switzerland has earmarked CHF 1.102 billion for the EU Member States that have joined the EU since 2004, namely Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The second Swiss contribution was approved by the Swiss Parliament on 3 December 2019 and released on 30 September 2021. On June 30 2022, Switzerland and the EU signed in Brussels a memorandum of understanding (MoU) specifying key parameters of the contribution such as the amount, its distribution among the partner countries, thematic priorities and principles for cooperation and implementation.
Bilateral Framework Agreement with the Czech Republic
The second Swiss contribution to selected EU states, implemented by SECO, SDC and SEM, is an investment in security, stability and prosperity in Europe. It aims to strengthen cohesion, reduce economic and social disparities and support countries under migratory pressure.
Programmes/projects in the Czech Republic
The Swiss-Czech Cooperation Programme (2023–2029) aims to reduce economic and social disparities in the Czech Republic while strengthening bilateral ties. Building on the success of the first Swiss Contribution and pursuant to a Framework Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Czech Government, Switzerland provides CHF 76.9 million, with an additional 15% co-financing from Czechia.