Richard Szostak

Richard Szostak is a prominent diplomat representing the European Union, known for his role in bilateral negotiations with Switzerland. Recently, he was in the news for participating in a discreet meeting in Bern, where he and Swiss chief negotiator Patric Franzen finalized and initialed a substantial 800-page agreement that outlines new bilateral accords between Switzerland and the EU. Szostak's meticulous work involved paraphrasing each page of the extensive document, emphasizing the importance of these agreements for both parties despite the often-publicized perception of Switzerland's role in the negotiations.