Glossary · Country specifics

Scope of international agreements (Switzerland)

German: Staatsvertragsbereich (CH)

Definition

Procurements covered by the WTO GPA and the Swiss-EU agreement, subject to stricter rules.

The German entry has the full definition with country details and a practical tip. Read this term in German

Legal basis

CHArt. 3 Bst. c, Art. 35 Bst. t, Art. 42, 46, 47, 52 und 54 sowie Anhang 4 BöB

Sources

Art. 3 BöB, SR 172.056.1 (Fedlex)(opens in a new tab)
Art. 46 BöB, SR 172.056.1 (Fedlex)(opens in a new tab)
Art. 54 BöB, SR 172.056.1 (Fedlex)(opens in a new tab)
BöB Anhang 4, Schwellenwerte 2026 und 2027 (Fedlex)(opens in a new tab)

As of 7 October 2026

This glossary is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable statutory text prevails. Legal status: 7 October 2026.

German: Staatsvertragsbereich (CH)
Austria
Switzerland
Topic: Country specifics

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