MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in French
Federal Council
Bern, 27.09.2024 – At its meeting on 27 September 2024, the Federal Council approved the signing of three draft agreements on the rectification of the border between Switzerland and France.
The canton of Geneva has a common border with France that is 103 kilometres long, 50 of which are located in the middle of waterways. The planning of renaturation works on the Hermance and of renaturation and containment works on the Foron make certain adaptations to the border line necessary. Furthermore, certain developments, such as the laying of tracks for a new cross-border tramway line between the Swiss commune of Perly-Certoux and the French commune of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, involve a border rectification on the communes of Perly-Certoux and Bardonnex.
Proposal of the Joint Franco-Swiss Commission for the Demarcation and Maintenance of the Border
The Joint Franco-Swiss Commission for the Demarcation and Maintenance of the National Border has drawn up three draft agreements to rectify these three sectors of the national border. In accordance with the principle of surface area compensation, public international law provides for the possibility of an exchange of territory of equivalent surface area in the event of a border modification.
Approval of conventions
Since these are minor border rectifications within the meaning of Art. 24, para. 1, of the Geoinformation Act, the Federal Council is authorised to conclude these agreements alone. It approved the signing of the three border rectifications between Switzerland and France proposed by the Joint Committee.
The process for approval of the signing of the agreements is underway in France. After signature by both parties, the agreements will be published and the corrections will be implemented.
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