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Agreements and politics

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

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231 articles on agreements and politics, newest first.

• National Council rejects democracy initiative

  The National Council decided to reject the Initiative for Democracy with a majority of 130 votes against 62. The initiative, which aims to halve the legal stay required for Swiss citizenship from ten to five years, was rejected after a debate of just over four hours.

• 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.

• Italy delays health credit reimbursements: Quadri asks for clarity

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

• 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.

• Conference in Milan on Italy-Switzerland anti-mafia cooperation

  Fiorenza Bergomi, judge of the Federal Criminal Court, among the speakers at the conference on May 11, 2026 at the University of Milan.

• Cross-border workers: Unemployment paid by the country where they worked

  EU reform approved: significant changes for cross-border workers in Switzerland. Here's what changes and what to do.

• EU reform: extra costs for Switzerland?

  The EU reform on unemployment insurance for cross-border workers has been approved. What changes for Switzerland?

• Ticino ski resorts: funding review

  Parliamentary inquiry to revise funding for Ticino ski resorts, with 5.6 million for maintenance until 2028.

• AVS/AI digital file approved: what changes for cross-border workers

  The National Council approves the digitalisation of AVS/AI files. From 2028, cross-border workers will have online access to their pension data.

• Nurses reject reduced weekly working hours

  The National Council has rejected the government's proposal to reduce the maximum weekly working hours for nurses.

• St. Gallen wins in the last minute, Thun's celebration postponed

  St. Gallen scored a decisive goal in the 92nd minute, securing victory against Thun.

• AHV/IV: digital data available from 2028

  The National Council has approved the new law on information systems for social insurances. Savings of 35 million francs.

• UDC initiative: Tamedia poll on Switzerland's demographic future

  Less than two months before the federal vote on June 14, 2026, the Tamedia poll revealed that the UDC initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million' would currently obtain a slight majority. 52% of respondents declared themselves in favor, against 46% opposed and 2% undecided.

• Nante mountain house: Monteceneri Council's vote stands

  The State Council rejects the appeal against the resolution adopted by the Legislature last June.

• Nante mountain house, appeal to the Tram

  The referendum committee highlights the discrepancies of the Municipality on the renovation costs.

• Domestic violence: new urgent measures to combat the phenomenon

  Federal Councillor Beat Jans announces the national number 142 and other initiatives to fight domestic violence in Switzerland.

• Trump attack suspect appears in court

  Cole Allen, a 31-year-old Californian, accused of assaulting a federal agent and using a firearm, will appear before a judge on Monday.

• Vaud Parliament demands Valérie Dittli's resignation

  The Vaud Council of State has approved a symbolic resolution calling for the resignation of State Councillor Valérie Dittli.

• Nante mountain house: Government confirms all is regular

  The Ticino State Council has dismissed the appeal against the Madonna delle Nevi mountain house renovation project in Nante, confirming a credit of 4.71 million francs.

• UBS accused of aggressive lobbying on Swiss Parliament

  UBS is exerting unprecedented pressure on MPs to block a law that would force it to strengthen its capital.

• Initiative to cancel F-35 purchase

  A civic association launches an initiative to cancel the F-35 contract, deemed too costly and unsuitable.

• Ticino nursing reform: work hours and mixed reactions

  The National Council has decided not to shorten the maximum weekly working hours for nurses, which remains set at 50 hours. Mixed reactions between activists and healthcare facilities.

• Dadò proposes splitting health insurance dossier

  Fiorenzo Dadò, president of the Centro, suggests dividing the health insurance dossier into two separate reports. A popular vote is possible.