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.
New healthcare measures
Two years after Switzerland launched its healthcare cost roundtable, the latest package of six new measures still comes without any savings figure attached
Hay prices rise
Swiss hay prices have jumped nearly 80% this autumn, forcing farmers to tap into winter reserves and bring their cattle in early
Last Bo Noël in Lausanne this Christmas
Lausanne is retiring its Bô Noël Christmas market after this year's edition, replacing it from 2027 with a new concept called Lausanne Magic Winter
Free weekly grocery delivery for seniors
The City of Geneva has made its free grocery delivery service for seniors permanent after a successful pilot
Flu vaccine delay
Nearly 40% of Switzerland's flu vaccine doses are facing delivery delays heading into winter, raising concerns just as the first cases appear
Successful Lausanne Marathon despite weather conditions
Rain and wind did little to dampen the 33rd Lausanne Marathon, which drew more than 15,500 registered runners yesterday
