Inserted by No I of the O of 6 July 2016, in force since 1 Aug. 2016 (AS 2016 2641).
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Art. 5b
1 The committees responsible for foreign policy shall be consulted on important plans within the meaning of Article 152 paragraphs 3 and 4 ParlA in particular when: a. as a result of the implementation of recommendations or decisions of international organisations or multilateral bodies, the enactment or a substantial amendment of a federal act is required; or b. failure to implement such recommendations or decisions would entail the risk of serious economic disadvantages, sanctions, isolation of Switzerland due to the dissenting Swiss position or political reputational damage, or if other serious disadvantages for Switzerland are to be expected. 2 Consultation in accordance with paragraph 1 shall take place on the basis of a draft mandate from the Federal Council. In the case of urgent consultations in accordance with Article 152 paragraph 4 ParlA, consultation may take place on provisional positions that Switzerland intends to adopt in negotiations.
Para. 1 — SR 171.10