Swiss foreign minister calls EU relationship and free-movement deal “strategic”
Eastern Swiss cantons urge voters to reject ‘No 10-Million Switzerland’ initiative over mobility risks
Cross-Border Workforce Reaches Record 413,000 as Swiss Labour Market Tightens
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Gotthard Pass Reopens, Boosting North-South Road Links Ahead of Holiday Rush
FEDRO reopened the Gotthard Pass at 11 a.m. on 8 May, giving motorists an alternative to the often-congested A2 tunnel before Ascension and Pentecost peak travel periods. Businesses moving people or goods between German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino can factor in the high-altitude route to reduce holiday delays.
Switzerland to Reinstate Border Checks with France for June G7 Summit
From 10 to 19 June 2026 Switzerland will re-introduce passport checks at its border with France to safeguard the nearby G7 summit in Évian. The move will slow road and rail crossings for commuters and business travellers, so firms should plan for ID checks and possible delays.
Federal Council Shelves Proposal for Swiss Immigration Tax
A new government report says an ‘immigration tax’ would clash with EU free-movement rules and yield little economic gain. The Federal Council therefore advises against pursuing the idea, sparing employers and assignees an extra cost layer—for now.