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Agreements and politics

Bilateral treaties, the tax agreement, federal votes and reforms affecting cross-border workers.

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• Vote on the Fortress: the favourable civic committee was set up

  The civic committee 'Let's get beautiful - Yes on 27 September' supports the project for the enhancement of tourism and culture in the Fortress.

• Frontier increase: +0.64%

  The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) notes an increase in border crossers Ticino in the 2026-Q2 quarter.

• Bilateral III, Bern reiterates its position: "Optional referendum"

  The Swiss Federal Council reiterated its position on Bilateral III, in favour of an optional referendum.

• Conversion of Italian licence in Switzerland for frontier workers

  Practical guide to the conversion of the Italian driving licence in Switzerland for workers with a G permit: procedures and validity.

• Border taxation 2026: new agreement between Italy and Switzerland

  New agreement for the taxation of border workers, signed on 23 December 2020.

• Teleworking for frontier workers: what changes and what to do

  The new 2024 border agreement introduces new rules for teleworking. Find out what's changing and how it works

• Telework for border workers: what they need to know and how to manage it

  Teleworking for border workers: new rules and procedures to be followed to avoid tax and social security problems.

• Frontier and new tax agreement: complete guide 2024

  Everything you need to know about the new tax agreement between Italy and Switzerland in force since 1 January 2024 and the rules for frontier workers.

• Living in Valfurva and working in Graubünden as a border worker

  Key facts about the new double taxation agreement and the new tax agreement for Ticino border workers

• Living in Chiavenna and working in Graubünden as a border worker

  New Frontier Agreement: what changes for Ticino and Graubünden frontiersmen.

• Living in Tirano and working in Graubünden as a border worker

  New border agreement 2024: what changes for Ticino border workers working in Graubünden

• Living in Montegrino Valtravaglia and working in Ticino as a border worker

  The new border agreement signed on 23 December 2020 provides for new rules for border workers working in Ticino.

• Moving to Uggiate-Trevano from border crossings: pros and cons

  Set-up at source, new border agreement and benefits for workers in Ticino.

• Living in Agra and working in Ticino as a border worker

  Impact of the new agreement on Ticino border workers: new rules, exemptions and benefits.

• move to Tronzano Lago Maggiore from frontier pro and con

  Tax approach, new border agreement, double taxation

• Moving to Marchirolo from border crossings: pros and cons

  Switzerland has signed a new agreement with Italy to avoid double taxation. Italy avoids double taxation with the tax credit (EC framework of 730).

• Living in Porlezza, working in Ticino as a border worker

  New 2026 tax agreement: what it means for frontier workers and how it will apply

• Moving to Porlezza as a border crossing: pros and cons

  Practical analysis for those who choose to live in Porlezza and work in Ticino as a border worker, evaluating advantages, disadvantages and displacements.

• Living in Saltrio and working in Ticino as a border worker: what changes?

  Set at source, new border agreement and double taxation: what it means for Ticino border crossers

• A2 paralyzed for hours: question to the Council of State

  Six League grand councillors question the Government after Saturday night from a nightmare on the A2 in Mezzovico with queues up to 13 kilometers.

• Centralized Bucalettere: Elderly people and trade unions arise

  The revision of the Federal Postal Law proposes centralized boxes. Transfair Trade Union and Federation of Critical Pensioners.

• Cantonal deficit Ticino: -49.7 million, improvement for border workers

  The deficit estimated at -49.7 million francs in June 2025 improves by 8.3 million compared to the budget, with a direct impact on AVS/AI and cantonal wages

• 10 million initiative in Switzerland: those opposed to 52% in the survey

  In June 2026, the second SSR survey overturned the fronts: the no to the UDC initiative rose to 52%. Details and percentages.

• Cadenazzo-Quartino: smart traffic lights start August 29

  The new smart traffic lights between Cadenazzo and Quartino will come into operation from the end of August, improving traffic management.