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Family and school

Family allowances, childcare, school and apprenticeships: family life for cross-border workers.

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24 articles on family and school, newest first.

• Angestellte Schweiz calls for a 1.5% wage increase for 2027

  The association is also focusing on greater investment in training and better working conditions.

• Single Allowance: new INPS rules for workers abroad

  The INPS clarifies the application methods for the Single Allowance: this is what changes for EU workers and families with children residing in other EU countries.

• More nuclear power plants put thousands of jobs at risk, ZHAW

  A recent study by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) indicates that the construction of new nuclear power plants would put thousands of jobs at risk in the construction and renewable energy sectors.

• Inclusion Check July 2026: When Payments Arrive

  The mid-July processing of the Inclusion Check has begun. Payments will be arranged around July 15.

• Ticino, border crossing from Como focuses on two areas

  65% of border crossers and students entering Ticino come from Como and Varese

• German or French courses for border workers: complete guide

  Where to take German or French courses useful at the Italian-speaking border: schools in Ticino, online courses and available funding.

• Enrolment in border children's school: guide and procedures

  The procedures for the education of the children of border workers between Italy and Switzerland: orientation between school systems, obligations and management of commuting.

• Tax credit for border workers: calculation, limits and Italian declaration

  Setting up the tax credit for families with border children in Switzerland.

• Border teacher school Ticino salary requirements

  The new law on border workers recognizes the title and salary of teachers in the Canton of Ticino.

• Family Foster Care in the Italian-Swiss Border Region: Competent Authorities

  The adoption or foster care procedure for a frontier family is governed by the New Frontier Agreement, signed on 23 December 2020 and in force from 1 January 2024.

• More power companies, little desire to build nuclear power plants

  Swiss energy groups welcome the lifting of the ban on the construction of nuclear power plants in Bern.

• Border divorce: maintenance allowance in Switzerland

  Practical guide on jurisdiction and calculation of the maintenance allowance for border workers between Switzerland and Italy in compliance with current regulations.

• Varese to Ticino: Guide for Cross-Border Commuters

  Find out how to manage the Varese-Lugano commute, the cost of living, schools for children and the cross-border community.

• Training 2026: Courses and funding

  Find out about vocational training and retraining courses for cross-border commuters within 20 km in 2026, the funding available and how to assess the practical return.

• Vocational training and retraining for border workers in 2026

  In view of 2026, recognized courses and funding for the training of cross-border commuters are in focus, with new opportunities and procedures.

• Birth 2026: Checklist for cross-border commuters

  Complete guide for border families on the birth of a child in Switzerland in 2026: personal registration, family allowances and consular practices.

• Border workers with children: A practical guide to Ticino kindergartens

  Everything you need to know about costs, waiting lists and Italian alternatives for cross-border commuters with children in Switzerland.

• CHF-EUR exchange strategies for families with children in 2026

  Practical guide to CHF-EUR exchange rate strategies for border families with children in 2026, with a focus on timing, risk and practical tools.

• Family bonus frontiers 2026: up-to-date and practical guide

  All the permanent benefits for families of frontier workers: family allowances, nest bonus and possible deductions. Current status and what to expect.

• Sickness insurance for border families: options and coverage

  Overview of LAMal, EHIC and supplementary insurance solutions for families of border workers between Switzerland and Italy.

• Families and work in Lugano: new motion on kindergartens and services

  A cross-party motion calls for regular surveys on after-school services and a unique platform for enrolling in kindergartens in Lugano.

• Border workers with children: nurseries in Switzerland and Ticino

  Practical guide for border workers with children: costs, waiting lists, subsidies and alternatives for nurseries in Ticino

• Too hot to work or sleep: what are your rights

  What the law says about excessive heat at work, school and home

• AI and the Future of Work in Switzerland: 2026 Scenarios

  An analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence on the Swiss labor market: productivity, automation, and training challenges.