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Agreements and politics

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

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• VAT increase for the army: the Federal Council revises downwards

  The Federal Council has decided to temporarily increase VAT to finance defence strengthening, mitigating the impact on low-income domestic economies.

• VAT increase: the Government decides to mitigate the increase

  The Federal Council has decided to mitigate the increase in VAT intended to finance the strengthening of the army.

• Italy-Switzerland Frontier: non-relevant company headquarters

  The Revenue Agency clarifies with response no. 126/2026 how the 2020 Agreement applies according to the place of activity.

• Graubünden: initiative to pay in cash on buses

  Popular initiative to ensure cash payment on public transport in Graubünden.

• Border taxation 2026: the new rules after the tax agreement

  Find out how the taxation for border workers changes from 2026 with the new tax agreement between Switzerland and Italy.

• The Swiss Parliament struggles to find agreement on important issues

  The Swiss Parliament ended the summer session with little progress on crucial issues such as the financing of AVS pensions and agreements with the EU.

• Swiss banks: still a haven for dirty money?

  Analysis of the reforms of the Swiss banking sector and banking secrecy.

• 2038 Olympics in Switzerland: no referendums, confirmation of 200 million

  The Federal Council has announced that there will be no popular vote on the Swiss bid for the 2038 Olympics. The confirmation of 200 million francs has passed to Parliament.

• 15,000 violations in 2025: black labor and wage dumping in Switzerland

  In 2025, SECO detected 15,000 irregularities: construction and hospitality were the hardest-hit sectors. Ticino is among the most active cantons in inspections. Mandatory obligations apply.

• Nuclear, 13th AVS & Minimum Wages: Summer Session Results

  New votes in Switzerland on nuclear power, 13th AVS funding, and minimum wages. Here's what changes.

• Partial deduction on cross-border worker allowances may break Rome deal

  Switzerland plans to partially deduct from cross-border workers’ health tax refunds, a move that could violate agreements with Italy.

• Federal vote Jun 14 2026: civil service & 10‑million initiative

  On June 14 2026, Swiss voters will decide on limiting access to civilian service and on the initiative “No to a Switzerland of 10 million!”. Find details, procedures and deadlines.

• No to a Switzerland of 10 Million: Vote June 14, 2026

  On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Swiss voters will decide on the UDC initiative that aims to limit the population to 10 million by 2050 and on the referendum concerning civil service.

• Parliament approves AVS funding, safeguards for adoptive moms

  The Council of States approved the mixed financing of the 13th AVS, while the National Council introduced safeguards for adoptive mothers and a second chance for over‑indebted borrowers.

• 13th AHV goes to conciliation conference

  No agreement between National Council and States on financing the 13th AHV.

• Swiss diaspora representation in Parliament

  Irène Kälin criticizes the lack of attention given to the Fifth Switzerland at the Federal Palace, calling for e-voting as a democratic lever.

• Record-Breaking Number of Women in Swiss Parliament

  97 women out of 246 seats: a new historic record is achieved.

• SEM: 108 jobs cut from 2027

  The State Secretariat for Migration is reducing its workforce as asylum backlogs are cleared and savings are imposed by the Federal Council and Parliament.

• Swiss Finance Under Scrutiny for Its Climate Impact

  Switzerland is a financial powerhouse, but its financial sector continues to invest billions in fossil-fuel projects.

• The secret to a successful job application abroad

  Practical tips to prepare a convincing application dossier for working abroad.

• CMS initiatives 2026: Government cannot block their implementation

  The Federal Council cannot subordinate the implementation of the people-approved CMS initiatives to specific funding sources.