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Agreements and politics

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

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205 articles on agreements and politics, newest first.

• Change of working canton for border crossing Ticino Grigioni: what changes

  New Frontier Agreement: change of working canton for border crossers Ticino Grigioni

• Border unemployment reform: 900 million per year

  Switzerland could suffer additional costs for the reform on the unemployment of frontier workers.

• Driving License Conversion in Switzerland for Border Workers: Guide, Costs, Validity

  The new Frontier Agreement signed on 23/12/2020 provides for the possibility of converting the Italian driving licence into Swiss for border workers.

• Retire in Switzerland for those who move non-frontier

  The new border agreement of 2024 introduces new rules for border workers wishing to retire in Switzerland.

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

  New tax agreement for frontier workers: what changes and what to do

• New border agreement: what changes for border workers in Ticino?

  The new border agreement enters into force on 1 January 2024. This is what changes for border workers in Ticino.

• The 2020 Italy-Switzerland Agreement on the Taxation of Frontier Workers

  The Italy-Switzerland Agreement of 2020 introduces a new tax regime for frontier workers, replacing the 1974 framework. The analysis evaluates the

• Vote 14 June: 10 million initiative survey

  The 'no' front rises to 52% ahead of the vote on 14 June. Analysis of SRH data on the UDC initiative and civil service law.

• Brianza Frontiersmen ready to sue the Italian State

  The reasons for the dissatisfaction of Brianza border workers regarding the new tax agreement between Italy and Switzerland in force from 1 January 2024.

• CH: Health tax; partial deduction from allowances violates Bern-Rome agreements

  The partial deduction of allowances from the revenue generated by the health tax is in violation of the agreements between Bern and Rome regarding these cross-border workers.

• Ticino's 2025 cantonal finances: criticism and challenges

  The Ticino parliament discusses the 2025 financial statement: 32.5 million deficit despite 80 million BNS profits. Criticism of tax relief and personnel management.

• Switzerland moves to ratify ILO conventions on workplace violence

  The Federal Council recommends ratifying two ILO conventions against violence and harassment in the workplace, without changes to Swiss law.

• Neutralize Ticino fiscal estimation – Parliament can act

  Meeting before 14th June discusses centre-right initiative to neutralize estimation values and block tax automatisms in the Constitution

• Cross-border health tax: Ticino deems it undue

  The Ticino Council of State challenges the health tax for long-term cross-border workers, judging it contrary to double taxation agreements.

• Referendum: Neutralise 2026 estimates and middle class

  Vote on 14 June 2026. Neutralise estimates. Yes to the middle class.

• Rhaetian Railway signs new deal with Taiwan

  The Rhaetian Railway has signed a collaboration agreement with Taiwan's Alishan Forest Railway.

• Bellinzona Fortress Referendum: Vote on Sept 27

  Bellinzona Municipality validated 3,738 signatures for the Fortress referendum. Here's what changes and why the vote is happening.

• Varese: new job and trade opportunities for cross-border workers

  Over 5,000 expressions of interest for jobs from cross-border workers in Ticino. Varese Chamber of Commerce signs agreement with employment agencies.

• AVS 2030: changes for Ticino cross-border workers

  The Federal Council proposes an AVS reform that discourages early retirement and encourages working longer.

• Weekly Working Hours in Switzerland: 40 Hours 3 Minutes in 2025

  Weekly working hours in Switzerland remained stable in 2025 at 40 hours and 3 minutes, marking a significant increase from 2020

• Border Workers Unemployment Reform: Gobbi Stops Dangerous Trends

  Councilor of State Norman Gobbi urges the Federal Council to protect Swiss interests to avoid a hefty bill.

• Initiative 10 Million: UDC Strikes Back

  Traffic, housing shortage, urbanization, and crime at record highs. 'No to a Switzerland of 10 Million!' initiative to be voted on June 14.

• Petition against USI and SUPSI cuts: 500 signatures already

  Launched by the union VPOD, the petition opposes the savings proposed by the State Council to finance the two initiatives on health insurance.

• Cross-border workers: balancing Swiss spending and Italian homes

  Earning in francs and living in euros: how to best manage expenses between the two countries after the new tax agreement