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Switzerland and EU Sign “Bilaterals III” Package, Modernising Free-Movement Rules

Switzerland and EU Sign “Bilaterals III” Package, Modernising Free-Movement Rules

Switzerland and the EU have signed the “Bilaterals III” package, a modernised set of treaties that restores legal certainty for the free movement of people, services and goods. Key points include the abolition of short-term assignment quotas, faster work-permit processing and a digital certificate for commuters. Businesses should prepare for new compliance timelines while watching a potential Swiss referendum.

Mar 4, 2026
205 Flight Disruptions Hit Zurich, Geneva and Basel in Single Day

205 Flight Disruptions Hit Zurich, Geneva and Basel in Single Day

A total of 205 flight disruptions struck Switzerland’s three main airports on 3 March, with Zurich bearing the brunt. The cascade—fuelled partly by Middle-East airspace closures—creates headaches for business travellers and may trigger EU261 compensation claims.

Mar 4, 2026
Deutsche Bahn–SBB Measures Boost Stuttgart–Zurich Punctuality to 80 %

Deutsche Bahn–SBB Measures Boost Stuttgart–Zurich Punctuality to 80 %

A joint operational pact between Deutsche Bahn and SBB has lifted punctuality on the key Stuttgart–Zurich line to over 80 %, easing cross-border commuting times. The gain demonstrates how enforcement measures and replacement shuttles can improve rail reliability, though further construction works may still cause hiccups in 2026.

Mar 4, 2026

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