Eric Nussbaumer
Eric Nussbaumer is a prominent Swiss politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SP), representing the Basel-Landschaft constituency in the Swiss National Council. Known for his pro-European stance, he is an advocate for Switzerland's closer ties with the European Union. As president of the European Movement Switzerland, Nussbaumer has been actively involved in discussions around EU agreements, particularly pushing for the EU treaty package to be subjected only to a facultative referendum rather than an obligatory one. His recent proposals have sparked significant political debate in Switzerland regarding the future of the country's relationship with the EU.
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Eric Nussbaumer is a member of the SP and one of the most engaged supporters of the EU agreements.
EU-Freunde wollen Abstimmung vor Wahlen 2027
Switzerland· 2025-11-15
Eric Nussbaumer countered that Switzerland can decide on any EU law it wishes to adopt through its own democratic processes.
Neue Regeln in der Schweiz direkt anwendbarSwitzerland· 2025-07-08
Eric Nussbaumer expressed positive views about the electricity agreement.
Das Stromabkommen zwischen der Schweiz und der EU überzeugtSwitzerland· 2025-05-15
Eric Nussbaumer commented on the Swiss debate in front of the EU parliamentarian Schwab.
Schweizer EU-Delegation in Brüssel: Wenig Interesse für VertragspaketSwitzerland· 2025-05-13
Eric Nussbaumer is a Social Democrat who supports the Federal Council's decision.
Der Aufstand der konservativen StänderäteSwitzerland· 2025-05-04
Eric Nussbaumer was present for a photo opportunity with the Ukrainian parliamentary president during the incident.
Kommission stützt Aeschi und GraberSwitzerland· 2025-02-25
Eric Nussbaumer is a pro-European SP National Council member advocating for a facultative referendum on the EU treaty.
EU-Vertrag und Ständemehr: Aussenpolitiker gegen obligatorisches ReferendumSwitzerland· 2025-02-13