Confederation and Cantons Renegotiate Responsibilities: What Changes for Cross-Border Workers
The Project Dissociation 27 proposes changes in 14 sectors, including transport and training. Here are the implications for those working in Ticino.
Contesto
Interim Report of the Dissociation 27 Project The Dissociation 27 project, launched two years ago by the Confederation and the Conference of Cantonal Governments, presented an interim report on Friday in Bern. The project's goal is to analyze and review the division of tasks between the Confederation and the Cantons. The report rules out the need for a complete reform of the current system, which took its present form in 2008, and suggests targeted interventions in about a dozen sectors. ### Involved Sectors The working groups examined 21 areas, with suggested interventions in 14 of these. Among the sectors involved are security, social services, transport, and education. In particular, potential improvements have been identified in regional transport, agglomeration traffic, complementary benefits, sports promotion, monument protection, and universities of applied sciences. Excluded, however, are the reduction of health insurance premiums, housing promotion, and energy. 📊 Concrete Examples: - Regional Transport: The report suggests enhancing regional railway lines, such as the Lugano-Chiasso line, with an additional investment of 50 million Swiss francs per year. This could reduce travel times for cross-border commuters by 15%. - Agglomeration Traffic: In Bellinzona, the project proposes the introduction of priority lanes for public transport, with an estimated cost of 20 million francs. - Complementary Benefits: For cross-border workers employed in Ticino but residing in Italy, the report suggests an increase in complementary benefits, with a 10% increase in funds allocated to this sector, amounting to approximately 12 million francs. ### Transfer of Tasks In a third of the cases where intervention is suggested, the transfer of tasks would occur from the Cantons...
Dettagli operativi
Implications for cross-border workers The proposed changes from the Dissociation 27 project, under discussion between the Confederation and the Cantons, could have a significant impact on cross-border workers employed in Ticino. In particular, the sectors of transport, education, and culture are of great interest to those who cross the border daily. ### Regional transport and agglomeration traffic Improvements in regional transport and agglomeration traffic could facilitate the movements of cross-border workers. For example, an enhancement of public transport services could reduce travel times and improve the quality of life for those who work in Ticino but reside in Italy. According to the Ticino Canton's Transport Master Plan, investments of 200 million francs are planned by 2025 for the modernization of infrastructure. 📊 Operational checklist: - Brogeda and Gaggiolo: Reduced waiting times thanks to new dedicated lanes. - Urban buses: Increased frequencies during peak hours, with a 15% increase in connections between Mendrisio and Varese. - Regional trains: Introduction of new trains every 15 minutes between Lugano and Chiasso, reducing travel times by 20%. > "The goal is to improve cross-border mobility, making it easier for workers to commute." — Head of Transport, Canton Ticino. ### Education and higher education Changes in the education and higher education sectors could offer new opportunities for cross-border workers. For example, improvements in complementary services could facilitate access to continuing education courses and professional development programs. This could be particularly useful for cross-border workers who wish to improve their skills and advance their careers. 💡 Concrete opportunities: - Language courses: Access to Italian and German...
Punti chiave
What to do now Cross-border workers employed in Ticino should closely monitor the developments of the Dissociation 27 project, which involves a revision of tasks between the Confederation and the Cantons. In particular, it is crucial to follow the decisions that will be made in the second half of 2026 by the Federal Council and the Cantonal Governments, as they could significantly influence their employment and tax status. ### Open consultation The open consultation until July 2024 offers a crucial opportunity for cross-border workers to express their opinions and suggestions. Actively participating in this consultation is essential to ensure that the needs of cross-border workers are considered in the final decisions. For example, cross-border workers residing in the municipalities of Chiasso, Mendrisio, and Lugano may want to emphasize the importance of maintaining tax benefits for commuters who cross the border daily. ### Preparing for changes Cross-border workers should prepare for possible changes in the sectors of transport, training, and sports promotion. For example, they may want to explore new opportunities for continuing education and professional development offered by Ticino's universities of applied sciences, such as the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Additionally, they may want to participate in sports promotion programs to improve their well-being and quality of life, such as swimming or cycling courses organized by the municipalities of Bellinzona and Locarno. 📊 Operational checklist: - Check tax benefits: Verify if your municipality of residence offers tax benefits for cross-border workers. - Professional update: Enroll in continuing education courses at SUPSI or other local institutions. - Participation...
Punti chiave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which sectors are involved in the Dissociation 27 project?
- The Dissociation 27 project proposes changes in 14 sectors, including security, social life, transport, and education. In particular, potential improvements have been identified in regional transport, agglomeration traffic, complementary services, sports promotion, monument protection, and universities of applied sciences.
- What does the principle of cost neutrality mean?
- The principle of cost neutrality means that any transfer of tasks between the Confederation and the Cantons must be accompanied by the transfer of the corresponding financial resources. This principle has been adopted to ensure that changes do not result in increased costs for the parties involved.
- What can cross-border workers do to prepare for the changes?
- Cross-border workers can participate in the open consultation until July to express their opinions and suggestions. Additionally, they can explore new opportunities for continuing education and professional development offered by universities of applied sciences and participate in sports promotion programs to improve their well-being and quality of life.