Cross-Border Workforce Reaches Record 413,000 as Swiss Labour Market Tightens
Gotthard Pass Reopens, Boosting North-South Road Links Ahead of Holiday Rush
Federal Council Aligns Swiss Law with Revised Schengen Borders Code
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Switzerland to Reinstate Border Checks with France for June G7 Summit
From 10 to 19 June 2026 Switzerland will re-establish internal border controls with France ahead of the G7 summit in Évian. The move allows Swiss authorities to conduct identity checks and close minor crossings to prevent potential unrest spilling into Geneva and neighbouring cantons. Companies should brace for slower border traffic, advise travellers to carry ID and plan logistics early.
Bern Sets 12 June Start Date for Schengen/Dublin Systems Interoperability Regulation
Switzerland has confirmed that its new regulation enabling full interoperability among EU Schengen and Dublin information systems will take effect on 12 June 2026. The change will allow border and migration officials to query all major EU security and visa databases in a single search, enhancing security while demanding greater data accuracy from travellers and employers.