Switzerland moves to ease work-permit rules for refugees and Swiss-trained foreigners
Italian general strike knocks out cross-border rail links, Swiss travellers warned
Month-long closure of TILO S40/S50 rail corridor to Malpensa to start on 7 June
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Swiss Federal Council Moves to Ease Labor-Market Access for People With Protection Status S and Swiss-Trained Third-Country Nationals
On 27 May 2026 the Federal Council sent Parliament a bill that would (1) allow employed holders of Protection S to change canton more easily and require unemployed holders to register with public employment services, and (2) open the Swiss labour market to third-country nationals who completed Swiss higher vocational or post-doctoral training. The move aims to boost labour-force participation and talent retention, giving employers quicker access to scarce skills. Companies should anticipate simpler hiring formalities but start planning for new compliance obligations.
Software Glitch Forces 10 % Capacity Cut at Zurich Airport, Causing Business-Travel Delays
A failed overnight software update led Skyguide to cut Zurich Airport’s landing rate by 10 % on 27 May, causing widespread arrival delays. The glitch—the second in just over a month—highlights vulnerabilities in Switzerland’s air-traffic-control IT and poses schedule risks for business travellers and cargo operators that rely on Zurich as a hub.
Geneva Reminds Travellers That Swiss Entry Remains Possible During G7 Border Controls
Geneva’s cantonal government confirmed on 26 May that—despite the temporary re-introduction of Schengen border checks ahead of the 15–17 June G7 summit—travellers can still enter Switzerland without the special ‘macaron’ pass, provided they use one of seven major crossings and carry standard travel documents. Businesses should expect slower transit times and adjust schedules accordingly.