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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.

• Cannabis liberalization: protect minors from the start

  The Swiss National Council's health commission examines the cannabis legalization bill, with measures to protect minors.

• Civil service: error in voting explanations

  An error in the Federal Council's information brochure for the June 14, 2026 votes concerns applications for admission to civil service.

• May 1st: thousands protest UDC initiative

  National mobilization to defend workers' rights and counter the UDC initiative 'No to a 10 million Switzerland!'

• Lombard cuisine bill advances in region

  The bill to promote Lombard cuisine advances in Lombardy region with a first allocation of 600,000 euros.

• Cantonal employees: ISMAT 2025 data reveals dissatisfaction

  ErreDiPi Committee criticizes ISMAT report: only 44% see growth opportunities, 55% feel unrecognized

• Access to Mengele dossier: what changes for cross-border workers

  Swiss intelligence services now allow access to the Mengele dossier at the Federal Archives, in accordance with the 2001 decision.

• Tajani & Parmelin on healthcare and cross-border ties

  Meeting between Tajani and Parmelin in Rome: healthcare reimbursements for the Crans-Montana tragedy and cross-border cooperation

• Ticino public sector staff: 2026 satisfaction data

  The ErreDiPi committee disputes the 2025 ISMAT survey data on cantonal employees' satisfaction

• Chaos initiative: Ticino committee opposes

  The united Ticino committee against the 'No to a 10 million Switzerland' initiative has gathered to counter the project

• Most satisfying jobs in Switzerland: Ticino data

  A study reveals that the most satisfying jobs in Switzerland are not the highest-paying or least stressful. Here are the details for Ticino cross-border workers.

• Festival of Wonder 2026: Stories Shaping the Present

  From May 8 to 24, Laveno Mombello and Luino host the Festival of Wonder with cultural events and meetings on history, science, and art.

• Festival of Wonder: Art, Music & Meetings in Laveno and Luino

  From May 8 to 15, five evenings of art, music, and philosophy with international guests. Discover the full program.

• Framework Law on Floriculture: Approved, Varese Farmers' Association Satisfied

  The Framework Law on Floriculture has been approved. Varese Farmers' Association: a historic milestone for the sector, which accounts for 10% of provincial agriculture.

• COMCO investigates illegal keyword bidding deals

  The Competition Commission is probing into illicit agreements between travel companies and online casinos for keyword bidding

• Meloni: Mediterranean cooperation to manage immigration

  The Italian prime minister stresses the importance of international cooperation to address migration challenges and their economic and social implications.

• Initiative 10 million: risks for minors

  An alliance of organizations warns about the risks to children's rights if the initiative is approved on June 14

• Federal court judges cohabiting: court must clarify

  Two judges of the Federal Court may have violated the law on the composition of the supreme court

• US oil exports hit record with Hormuz closure

  US oil exports reach record levels with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global stocks and energy markets

• Sun Valley Festival in Malvaglia: three days of music and fun

  From May 22 to 24, 2026, Malvaglia hosts the Sun Valley Festival with international artists and activities for all ages.

• Cassis and Araghchi discuss: Swiss-Iranian diplomatic talks

  Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis had a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

• Federal commission reform: changes for cross-border workers

  The Swiss Federal Council has approved a reform that reduces the number of extra-parliamentary commissions and limits contacts with Parliament.

• Beat Jans and the 10 million initiative: all in order?

  Federal Councillor Beat Jans is under investigation for alleged violations of institutional communication rules in the campaign against the UDC initiative.

• Meloni: my Government is the second longest-serving in the Republic

  The Meloni Government surpasses 1,000 days in office, becoming the second longest-serving in republican history.

• Concert in Luino: Vivaldi and Bach at Santuario del Carmine

  On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Milano Festival Chamber Orchestra performs in Luino with a classical music program.