Cross-border rebates, Pellicini: “Let’s set up a working group right away” (cross-border guide)

Contesto

In Brief - The Ticino State Council has suspended the payment of a portion of the rebates. - Andrea Pellicini, a member of the Ticino State Council and mayor of Luino, supports Minister Giorgetti’s proposal to convene a working group. - Representatives of border municipalities must be included in the negotiations. ## Key Facts - What: Suspension of the payment of a portion of the rebates. - When: Recent decision by the Ticino State Council. - Where: Ticino, Italy. - Who: Andrea Pellicini, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Luino. - Amount: Not specified. Andrea Pellicini, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Luino, has expressed concern regarding the decision by the Ticino State Council to suspend the payment of a portion of the rebates, despite the Federal Council in Bern’s opposition. This decision has a direct impact on the resources allocated to local governments in the border region. Pellicini supported the mediation process initiated at the government level to break the deadlock. “For this reason, I support Minister Giorgetti’s proposal to immediately bring representatives from Lombardy and Ticino together around a negotiating table so that all outstanding issues regarding the rebates can be addressed directly,” he stated. The mayor’s request focuses on including local administrators in the bilateral negotiations, since municipalities use these funds to provide basic services. “I hope that, alongside the Lombardy Region, representatives of the border municipalities—the recipients of these resources, which are essential for the management of local governments—will be present at the table,” the mayor added. Representatives from the border regions have initiated initial institutional contacts to coordinate the mayors’ position. “In this regard, it is encouraging that Massimo Mastromarino, president of the association of municipalities, has already taken action,” Pellcini concluded.

Dettagli operativi

The decision by the Ticino State Council to suspend the payment of a portion of the rebates has raised concerns among representatives of local governments in the border region. This decision, taken against the advice of the Federal Council in Bern, jeopardizes resources that are essential to local government budgets. Andrea Pellicini, a member of the Regional Council and mayor of Luino, emphasized the importance of including local administrators in the bilateral negotiations. “Municipalities use these funds to provide basic services,” Pellicini stated. “I hope that, alongside the Lombardy Region, representatives of the border municipalities—the recipients of these resources, which are essential for the management of local governments—will be present at the negotiating table.” Representatives from the border regions have initiated initial institutional contacts to coordinate the mayors’ position. “In this regard, it is encouraging that Massimo Mastromarino, president of the association of municipalities, has already taken action,” Pellicini concluded. Minister Giorgetti’s proposal to convene a working group between representatives of Lombardy and Ticino was welcomed by Pellicini. “For this reason, I support Minister Giorgetti’s proposal to immediately bring representatives from Lombardy and Ticino together around a working group so that all outstanding issues regarding the rebates can be addressed directly,” he stated. The stalemate over the rebates has raised concerns among representatives of local governments in the border region. The decision by the Ticino State Council to suspend the payment of a portion of the rebates has put at risk resources that are essential to local government budgets. Minister Giorgetti’s proposal to convene a working group of representatives from Lombardy and Ticino was welcomed by Pellicini, who emphasized the importance of including local officials in the bilateral negotiations.

Punti chiave

For cross-border workers who live in Italy and work in Switzerland, the stalemate over tax refunds could have significant implications. It is important to monitor developments in the bilateral negotiations between representatives of Lombardy and Ticino and to follow Minister Giorgetti’s guidance. If you have any questions or need further information, you can consult the tax calculator available on the Frontaliere Ticino website. This tool allows you to calculate the taxes and contributions you owe based on your personal and employment situation. To stay up to date on the latest news and develop your skills, you can subscribe to the Frontaliere Ticino daily newsletter. The newsletter offers useful information and updates on tax and employment issues affecting cross-border workers.

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