The decision by Geneva to ban children living outside the canton from its schools has gone to the very top.
French president Emmanual Macron raised the issue with the Swiss president, Karin Keller-Sutter when they met in Paris.
It’s reported he said he was concerned and disappointed at the decision.
There are 2,500 children living in France attending Geneva schools. Local French authorities have expressed concern how they would cope with the extra load if they’re banned from Geneva.
Search for missing man in Rhône
Emergency services are searching the Rhône in Geneva tonight for a young man who failed to resurface after jumping into the river with three friends.
Geneva worst for traffic
Geneva is now the most congested city in the country, with Lausanne in third place.
Geneva's cross-border compensation payment to France reaches record CHF 411m
Geneva will transfer a record CHF 411 million to France this year under the Financial Compensation scheme, up from CHF 396 million last year.
Crans-Montana bar accountant facing criminal allegations
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire has taken a sharp new turn.
Geneva tops list for cocaine use
Cocaine use in Switzerland continues to rise, according to a new study by Addiction Switzerland.
Bol d'Or rocked by controversy
Controversy has overshadowed the 87th Bol d'Or sailing competition this weekend.
