Unemployment rules for frontaliers changed over the weekend – putting more pressure on those claiming benefits in France.
The rules now state that claimants have to accept a suitable job in France if it’s paying a fair French salary – and can’t hold on for a higher paid Swiss post.
If they do, they risk having their money suspended.
The French government spends EUR 800m a year on unemployed cross-border workers.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
Climate fund idea set to be rejected
It looks set voters will reject the climate fund which will be decided on March 8th.
Tax reform set to be rejected
Another major issue which seems to be running into trouble is individual taxation.
Proposal to make e-ID vital for porn
Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
Small Geneva shops to fight 9pm alcohol ban
A group of small shop owners in Geneva have launched an initiative to end the ban on the sale of alcohol after 9pm.
Very wet February
February has been very wet - that's unlikely to be news to you.
