France Pressures Switzerland on EU Frontalier Unemployment Reform

Di Valerie Linc ·

French Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou aims to put pressure on Switzerland to implement the new EU agreement on cross-border worker unemployment benefits.

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The reform on unemployment benefits for cross-border workers is at the center of discussions between Switzerland and France. The agreement foresees that in the future, the benefits will be paid by the country where the work activity takes place, and not by the country of residence. This means that French cross-border workers working in the Confederation will be able to benefit from this reform. According to the current regulations, cross-border workers who work in Switzerland and reside in France can request unemployment benefits in Switzerland. However, with the new reform, the benefits will be paid by France if the cross-border worker resides in France. For example, a cross-border worker who resides in Cluses, France, and works in Chiasso, Switzerland, will receive unemployment benefits from France if he or she becomes unemployed. This could represent a saving for Switzerland, which currently supports the costs of benefits for many cross-border workers. The reform could have a significant impact on cross-border workers who work in the canton of Ticino, a Swiss region with a high number of cross-border workers. Municipalities such as Mendrisio, Lugano, and Locarno may be interested in this reform. From an operational point of view, the reform could pose some challenges for cross-border workers and authorities. Here is a checklist of the main operations: - Verification of residence and workplace - Calculation of unemployment benefits - Submission of the benefits request - Management of the procedures by the authorities ⚠️ It is essential to note that the reform could have a different impact on cross-border workers depending on their individual situations. > "The reform on unemployment benefits for cross-border workers is an important step towards greater collabor...

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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the new European agreement on unemployment benefits for cross-border workers work?
The agreement provides that in the future, benefits will be paid by the country where the work activity is carried out and no longer by the country of residence.
What amount will France lose with the current system?
860 million euros per year.
How can I benefit from the new European agreement?
If you are a French cross-border worker who works in Switzerland, you will be able to benefit from the new European agreement and receive unemployment benefits from the state where the work activity is carried out.

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