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VPB 2000.2117 AI generated

Switzerland's High-Speed Rail Integration with France

Case Number VPB 2000.2117
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Jurisdiction Switzerland · Administrative Practice of Federal Authorities (VPB) (CH)
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The Swiss Federal Assembly approved an agreement with the French government concerning Switzerland's connection to the French high-speed rail network. This decision was made by the Assembly, acting under constitutional provisions granting it authority over international treaties and federal laws. The agreement, signed in Geneva, allows for Switzerland's integration into the French rail system, particularly high-speed lines. The Federal Council is authorized to ratify this convention.

Legislator headnote

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art. 54, al. 1, et 166, al. 2, de la Constitution, Art. 1, Art. 2; Switzerland's High-Speed Rail Integration with France: This decision was made by the Assembly, acting under constitutional provisions granting it authority over international treaties and federal laws. The agreement, signed in Geneva, allows for Switzerland's integration into the French rail system, particularly high-speed lines. The Federal Council is authorized to ratify this convention.

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international agreements lugano Convention political integration e-government Treaty of Nice confederation

Cited Legislation

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art. 54, al. 1, et 166, al. 2, de la Constitution
These constitutional articles are cited as the basis for the Federal Assembly's authority to enact this federal decree.
Art. 1
This article approves the convention and authorizes the Federal Council to ratify it, forming the core of the decree.
Art. 2
This article specifies that the decree is not subject to a referendum concerning international treaties.
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Key legal questions extracted by Legislator

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art. 54, al. 1, et 166, al. 2, de la Constitution

These constitutional articles are cited as the basis for the Federal Assembly's authority to enact this federal decree.

Art. 1

This article approves the convention and authorizes the Federal Council to ratify it, forming the core of the decree.

Art. 2

This article specifies that the decree is not subject to a referendum concerning international treaties.

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Arrêté fédéral Projet Portant approbation de la convention conclue entre le Conseil fédéral suisse et le Gouvernement de la République française relative au raccordement de la Suisse au réseau ferroviaire français, notamment aux liaisons à grande vitesse du

L’Assemblée fédérale de la Confédération suisse, vu les art. 54, al. 1, et 166, al. 2, de la Constitution, vu le message du Conseil fédéral du 13 septembre 2000 1, arrête:

Art. 1

1 La convention entre le Conseil fédéral suisse et le gouvernement de la République française concernant le raccordement de la Suisse au réseau ferroviaire français, notamment aux liaisons à grande vitesse, signée à Genève le 5 novembre 1999, est approuvée.

2 Le Conseil fédéral est autorisé à la ratifier.

Art. 2 Le présent arrêté n’est pas soumis au référendum en matière de traités internationaux.

1 FF 2000 5463

2000-2117 5481 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Arrêté fédéral sur la convention entre le Conseil fédéral suisse et le gouvernement de la République française concernant le raccordement de la Suisse au réseau ferroviaire français, notamment aux liaisons à grande vitesse

In Bundesblatt Dans Feuille fédérale In Foglio federale

Jahr 2000 Année Anno

Band 1 Volume Volume

Heft 48 Cahier Numero

Geschäftsnummer --- Numéro d'affaire Numero dell'oggetto

Datum 05.12.2000 Date Data

Seite 5481-5481 Page Pagina

Ref. No 10 125 004

Die elektronischen Daten der Schweizerischen Bundeskanzlei wurden durch das Schweizerische Bundesarchiv übernommen.

Les données électroniques de la Chancellerie fédérale suisse ont été reprises par les Archives fédérales suisses.

I dati elettronici della Cancelleria federale svizzera sono stati ripresi dall'Archivio federale svizzero.