EU clears cross-border bus cabotage in Austrian-Swiss border region
Swiss asylum requests fall 16 % in January, SEM reports
MEPs assess first months of Schengen Entry/Exit System; Swiss airports under scrutiny
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Customs authority updates ‘Tares’ tariff ahead of 1 March roll-out
FOCBS will activate a refreshed version of the ‘Tares’ customs tariff on 1 March 2026, the office announced on 23 February. The update introduces new codes for items such as e-scooters and smart-home gear—information international movers need to prevent clearance delays and unexpected duty costs.
Italy-Switzerland Frontier Workers Can Telework up to 25 Percent Without Losing Cross-Border Tax Status
Italy and Switzerland have formally agreed that frontier workers may perform up to 25 % of their duties in home-office without losing frontier status. The change removes payroll and double-taxation risks for thousands of commuters, allowing companies on both sides of the border to embed hybrid-working models and easing rush-hour congestion in Ticino and Lombardy.
Switzerland Tops CHF 6 Billion in Aid to Ukraine, Maintains ‘S-Status’ Protection for Refugees
Swiss federal spending on Ukraine has exceeded CHF 6 billion, most of it tied to hosting and integrating 60 000 war refugees under the flexible S-status permit that grants quick labour-market access. Continued funding signals that companies can keep recruiting Ukrainian talent in Switzerland at least through 2026.
Bern Sticks to U.S. Tariff Talks After Supreme Court Blow to Trump Duties
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Trump-era duties were illegal, Switzerland will continue negotiating a trade accord with Washington. Bern hopes to shield exporters from a new 15 % tariff order, while companies weigh cost impacts on U.S. projects and international assignments.