The government has agreed the A1 autoroute needs to be expanded – especially on the Geneva-Lausanne route – but also from Bern to Zurich.
A motion put forward by Swiss People’s Party National Councillor, Erich Hess, calls for a highway of at least six lanes.
He says the A1 – which is 410 km long – is chronically overloaded.
Many sections in the German speaking regions are already six lanes.
Although the Federal Council is backing the extension – it still needs to be voted on by parliament.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
French strike hits train services
Rail travel between Switzerland and France is facing major disruption due to industrial action by French workers.
Geneva votes to ban religious symbols
Geneva voters head to the polls this Sunday on a proposal to ban religious symbols inside cantonal and municipal parliaments.
Henk Potts Fundraiser
Nearly two years ago, we lost our dear friend Henk Potts to cancer. Henk was our business correspondent for many years, and was always happy to share stories of his colourful life and his wonderful family.
The US is not seen as reliable
We’re losing confidence in the United States. A new survey shows we don’t see Washington as a reliable ally.
Swiss companies invest billions in the US
Swiss companies have already invested USD 27 bn in the American economy this year.
