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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.

• Orchestra Le Nove: May concerts in Lugano and Bellinzona

  Orchestra Le Nove performs Tchaikovsky in Lugano and Bellinzona on May 16 and 18, 2026. Here are the details on the programs and concert venues.

• Bellinzona Castles referendum: the people decide

  Over 4,600 signatures collected against the credit for the Fortress project. The referendum succeeded, now it's up to the citizens.

• June 14: what you need to know

  Sustainability initiative and amendment to the civil service law: here's what changes for cross-border workers

• Switzerland divided over 10 million initiative

  SSR poll: 47% in favor, 47% against the UDC initiative. Cross-border workers: what changes?

• School dental services: government tackles conflicts of interest

  The Ticino League questions the State Council on transparency and conflicts of interest in the awarding of school dental services

• Goodbye to fixed AI costs: new usage-based rates

  Companies using artificial intelligence will now pay based on actual usage, significantly impacting operating costs.

• Cremona: new agreement between Agency, Gdf and Prosecution

  New agreement to combat tax evasion between the Revenue Agency, Guardia di Finanza and Prosecution of Cremona. Here are the updates for Ticino cross-border workers.

• New cross-border worker agreement: second pillar reform up for vote

  The future of the second pillar for cross-border workers in Ticino is under discussion. Here's what changes and what to do

• Automatic property info exchange: new multilateral agreement

  New agreement for automatic exchange of property information between Switzerland and Italy. What changes for cross-border workers?

• Caregivers: more courage needed in reforms

  On May 6, 2026, Aila meets with the Social Affairs Commission to amend the bill on family caregivers. Three million Italians care for relatives, saving welfare 6-7 billion euros a year.

• Foti Law under fire: paper targets only

  Experts criticize the Foti Law for inefficiencies and distortions, impacting bureaucracy and public administration.

• License appeal: job at risk due to justice delays

  A professional from Varese shares her wait for an appeal on a revoked license: 1500 euros spent and still no answer. What to do if your job depends on driving?

• ISA 2026: how to request precalculated data and manage the single mandate

  New rules for accessing ISA 2026 precalculated data: what changes for cross-border workers and how to manage the single mandate

• Trump gives EU until July 4 for trade deal

  The US president sets a deadline for the European Union to honor the agreement signed in Turnberry, Scotland.

• Switzerland under pressure: rising Russian hybrid threat

  The Federal Council warns: Russian espionage, cyberattacks, and sabotage threaten Swiss security. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• German-speaking Switzerland: new journalists' minimum wage agreement

  After 20 years, German-speaking Switzerland has an agreement on minimum wages for journalists. Ticino will soon examine it.

• Chiasso 2025: reduced deficit and exceptional surplus

  Chiasso's 2025 accounts show a reduced ordinary deficit of 2.8 million and an exceptional surplus of 23.1 million thanks to revaluations

• NHS accessible to all: news for Ticino cross-border workers

  Guido Quintino Liris (Fdi) announces reforms to make the National Health Service accessible to all, with a focus on prevention and local care

• NO to UDC initiative threatening EU bilateral deals

  On June 14, Swiss voters will decide on the UDC initiative that could isolate Switzerland and impact cross-border workers' rights

• June 14 vote: uncertain outcome for both issues

  YouGov Switzerland poll reveals a tight race between supporters and opponents for the SVP initiative and the amendment to the civil service law

• III Bilateral Agreements: Constitutional Amendment Needed

  The Political Institutions Committee of the Council of States proposes a constitutional amendment for the approval of agreements with the EU.

• Immigration tax: possible but with few benefits

  The Federal Council has adopted a report that analyzes the feasibility of an immigration tax in Switzerland.

• III Bilaterals: double majority requested for approval

  The States' Commission asks for the III Bilaterals package to be included in the Federal Constitution, requiring a double majority

• Roveredo, initiative for an inclusive Carnival

  A group of citizens from Roveredo launches an initiative to make the Lingera Carnival more inclusive and transparent