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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.

• Busto Arsizio prison: Cecilia Strada's EU Parliament complaint

  Overcrowding exceeding 200%, inhuman conditions, and suicides: the critical situation of Busto Arsizio prison reported in Europe.

• National Council rejects democracy initiative

  The National Council has rejected the initiative to halve the time required for citizenship to 5 years. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• Cassis and Araghchi discuss regional situation

  Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about the regional situation.

• 1 May 2026: unions and politics against UDC initiative

  National mobilization against the UDC initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million!' with demonstrations in various Swiss cities.

• Fonio slams UDC initiative at Pregassona party

  Giorgio Fonio criticizes the UDC's 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million' initiative over risks to jobs and wages. OCST celebrates with 400 people.

• Lake Maggiore at +1.35m: Gobbi, balanced solution

  Ticino State Councillor Norman Gobbi comments on the rise of Lake Maggiore's maximum level to +1.35 metres.

• Jans criticizes UDC initiative: 'Risk for Switzerland'

  Federal Councillor Jans criticizes the UDC initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million', warning of serious consequences for the country.

• May Day 2026: unions protest UDC initiative

  Unions take to the streets to defend wages and jobs against the UDC's 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million inhabitants' initiative

• 25 cm more for Lake Maggiore: what changes for cross-border workers

  From next summer, the maximum level of Lake Maggiore can be raised by 25 centimeters. Here's what changes for cross-border workers

• Lake Maggiore rises: +15 cm, environmental concerns

  ADBPO raises the lake's maximum level to +1.40 meters. Fears for tourist spots and ecosystems

• Initiative 'No to a 10 million Switzerland': sustainable?

  The debate on the SVP initiative highlights the risks for the economy and services linked to immigration curbs

• May Day 2026: peace and solidarity at the heart of reflections

  Matteo Muschietti invites everyone to take to the streets for peace and solidarity in a world marked by too many wars.

• Ticino Police Audit: Government Requests Six-Month Extension

  The State Council asks for an extension for the message on the Canton Police audit. Dadò and Ferrara insist on urgency.

• National Council rejects democracy initiative

  The National Council recommends rejecting the initiative for democracy with 130 votes to 62.

• Bellinzona: 2025 deficit reduced to -2.7 million

  The 2025 financial statement of the City of Bellinzona closes with a deficit reduced to -2.7 million, thanks to an increase in tax revenue and controlled expenses.

• Ticino police reform: project stalled

  The State Council is not implementing the reorganization between cantonal and municipal police. Zali: 'Political decision not yet made'

• COMCO investigates illegal keyword bidding agreements

  Two investigations opened by COMCO in the travel and online casino sector for alleged illegal keyword bidding agreements.

• Bellinzona 2025: better than expected, deficit reduced

  Bellinzona's 2025 account closes with a deficit of 2.7 million francs, better than expected. Investments for 25 million.

• Bellinzona 2025: 11 million leap forward

  Bellinzona's 2025 accounts close with a deficit of 2.7 million, improving by 10.7 million compared to the budget

• Italy delays health credit reimbursements: Quadri asks for clarity

  National Councillor Lorenzo Quadri questions the Federal Council about Italy's delays in health reimbursements

• Bellinzona ends 2025 with smaller deficit

  The 2025 financial report of the City of Bellinzona shows a deficit of 2.7 million francs, much lower than the 13.4 million francs forecasted

• COMCO investigates illegal online ad deals

  The Swiss Competition Commission opens two investigations into search engines for alleged illegal agreements between travel companies and online casinos.

• Drought in Lombardy: 37% water reserves missing

  Lombardy Region asks for moderate water use. Agreement between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Canton Ticino to increase Lake Maggiore's availability.

• Lake Maggiore: 20-30 million cubic meters more water

  The decision will increase water availability by 20-30 million cubic meters. Agreement between Italy and Switzerland for a 15 cm rise.