EU Council approves wide-ranging mobility package with Switzerland
KPMG Flash Alert outlines 2026 Swiss immigration changes businesses must act on
SWISS deploys second Airbus A350-900 on Zurich–Montreal, boosting transatlantic capacity
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EU clears cross-border bus cabotage in Austrian-Swiss border region
On 23 February 2026 EU ministers backed Austria’s request to update its 1958 transport treaty with Switzerland, paving the way for limited bus and coach cabotage within specified districts along the common border. The decision promises more flexible cross-border commuting options and lower operating costs for companies running staff shuttles.
Swiss asylum requests fall 16 % in January, SEM reports
Switzerland registered 1 694 asylum claims in January 2026, a 16 % month-on-month fall, the State Secretariat for Migration announced on 23 February. The easing backlog is accelerating residence-permit processing for business hires and may allow temporary asylum centres to be wound down.
MEPs assess first months of Schengen Entry/Exit System; Swiss airports under scrutiny
At a 23 February hearing, the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee reviewed early performance of the new biometric Entry/Exit System, paying close attention to data from Swiss airports. The discussion foreshadows technical tweaks that employers should monitor as Switzerland moves toward full EES and forthcoming ETIAS implementation.
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.