Five cantons – all with external borders - are calling on the Federal Council to prioritize transport links with neighbouring countries.
Geneva, Vaud, Valais, the two Basels and Ticino are all demanding concrete measures to rapidly develop train lines serving cross border communities. They say it’s not a regional concern, but one of national importance.
The Geneva State Councillor, Pierre Maudet, says a rapidly growing border region cannot afford to have inadequate public transport.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
