When was the inter-ministerial table meeting held?

The meeting of the inter-ministerial table dedicated to border workers was held this morning, as confirmed by the institutions present.

What topics were addressed during the meeting?

During the working session, several dossiers of primary importance for the cross-border community were addressed, including Naspi, contributions for health care, the single allowance and the process of defining a fundamental statute for frontier workers.

When is the next official meeting scheduled?

The next official meeting between the representatives of the government, the regions and the technical side has been officially set for November 9.

Frontier: a new comparison between the Government and the territories (cross-border guide)

Di Redazione Frontaliere Ticino · Published on 18 September 2026

Interministerial meeting on cross-border workers

The new meeting of the inter-ministerial table on the border was held with a focus on Naspi, health, single cheque and statute.

Context

In brief

The interministerial roundtable on cross-border workers has met
Undersecretary Alberto Preioni present for Piedmont
Next meeting officially scheduled for November ninth
Focus on Naspi, healthcare, universal child allowance and statute

Key facts

Meeting date: This morning
Piedmont Region representative: Alberto Preioni
Next meeting: November 9
Main topics: Naspi, healthcare contributions, universal child allowance, cross-border workers statute

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Operational details

The activity of the interministerial table on cross-border commuting continues through a busy schedule of technical and political meetings aimed at resolving the still unresolved issues that characterize labor relations between Italy and Switzerland. Among the topics at the center of the debate are tax and social security issues, the discussion relating to the so-called 'health tax', the management and disbursement of financial returns destined for border municipalities, as well as the application difficulties encountered in the concrete implementation of the new bilateral agreement. These areas represent fundamental pieces for the economic stability of the territory and for the safeguarding of the purchasing power of workers, who need stable regulatory frameworks free from interpretive ambiguities. The need for constant and operational dialogue with the central government stems precisely from the urgency of not leaving crucial issues hanging that affect the well-being of families and the financial stability of local authorities located along the border strip, which depend to a significant extent on the financial and demographic flows linked to cross-border work.

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Key points

The work of the interministerial table will officially resume on November 9th, the date set for the next official meeting between government representatives, the regions, and the technical side. The stated goal for the upcoming November deadline is to translate the preparatory and analytical work carried out over recent months into operational guidelines, regulatory tools, and concrete proposals to be submitted to political and legislative decision-makers. This tight roadmap demonstrates the commitment to proceed swiftly in resolving open issues, providing the competent ministries with all the cognitive elements necessary to legislate with promptness and precision. Cross-border workers and municipalities expect definitive answers from this path regarding social security treatments, health protections, and regulatory stability, which are essential elements for planning their professional and family future in a complex and constantly evolving cross-border economic context.

Next steps and institutional deadlines

Ahead of the appointment scheduled for November 9th, the commitment of regional and ministerial institutions continues unabated to consolidate the technical results achieved so far and outline definitive guidelines. To learn more about the trends in the cross-border labor market and consult updates on current regulations, visit the section dedicated to work. The indications that will emerge from the upcoming meetings will serve to guide future legislative choices regarding taxation, social security, and healthcare for cross-border workers, confirming the importance of structured and continuous coordination between Rome, the regions, and local authorities.

Source: vconews.it

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the inter-ministerial table meeting held?: The meeting of the inter-ministerial table dedicated to border workers was held this morning, as confirmed by the institutions present.
What topics were addressed during the meeting?: During the working session, several dossiers of primary importance for the cross-border community were addressed, including Naspi, contributions for health care, the single allowance and the process of defining a fundamental statute for frontier workers.
When is the next official meeting scheduled?: The next official meeting between the representatives of the government, the regions and the technical side has been officially set for November 9.