Swiss voters on Sunday approved plans to join the European Union's passport-free zone, a move that shows Switzerland is moving further away from its traditional isolation in the region.
In a referendum, 55 percent of voters agreed to join the EU's Schengen and Dublin accords, which the Swiss government signed last year.
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IHT: Swiss show confidence in EU and vote for closer ties with the European Union
International Herald TribuneSwiss show confidence in EU and vote for closer ties with the European Union
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