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Family and school

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

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• Drought: Stress on the rise among farming families in Switzerland

  Prolonged drought and extreme weather events are aggravating the living and working conditions of farming families in Switzerland.

• Invoices, rent and sick pay, the difficulties of 98 families

  A survey of the beneficiaries of the Amélie Solidarity Basket project reveals economic difficulties and lack of work

• 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.

• 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.

• Learning Swiss German: Courses and Apps

  Are you interested in learning Swiss German? Discover the courses and apps that are right for you.

• 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.

• 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.

• The dark side of the Swiss Eldorado for French frontiersmen

  Analysis of taxation and new rules for French border workers in Switzerland since 2024.

• 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.

• Parmelin on an economic mission in North America

  Confederation President Guy Parmelin visits the US, Canada and Mexico. Delicate economic relations with the United States.

• 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