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Agreements and politics

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

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• 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?

• Investigation into two federal judges: implications for Ticino

  Two external experts are investigating the relationship between Beatrice van de Graaf and Yves Donzallaz of the Federal Court.

• Referendum on LAMal: changes for cross-border workers

  The amendment to the federal law on health insurance (LAMal) could affect cross-border workers in Ticino. Here's what you need to know

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.