Swiss unions and employers have reached an agreement on 13 measures to safeguard wages, a critical step in ongoing negotiations with the EU.

The measures aim to address concerns over potential setbacks in wage protection under a new EU agreement.

While unions like Unia emphasize the importance of this package to prevent wage erosion, employers have also expressed satisfaction, calling it a balanced solution.

However, a 14th measure on enhanced dismissal protection for worker representatives remains unresolved.

Political reactions are mixed, with the Greens and Social Democrats celebrating the deal as a step toward stabilizing EU relations, while the FDP remains cautious.

The Swiss Parliament will review the package in June, with a public referendum expected to follow.