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Bern schedules 25 June release of flagship Free-Movement Observatory report
SECO has invited media to a 25 June press conference to unveil the 22nd Observatory Report on the Free Movement of Persons. The study—flagged on 18 June—will offer detailed statistics on wages, cross-border commuting and social-security costs, shaping any future safeguard-clause limits on EU hiring. Mobility and HR teams should watch the findings closely as they could influence permit quotas and salary-protection rules in 2027.
Bern and Rome to revisit ‘frontaliers’ tax deal amid calls for smoother commuter flows
On 18 June Switzerland confirmed a late-June ministerial meeting with Italy to iron out problems in the 2020 frontier-workers tax agreement. Key discussion points include a digital certificate of residence, telework rules and synchronising payroll systems. The outcome will directly affect taxation and HR compliance for the 90,000 Italian residents who commute daily to Swiss workplaces.
Bern and Rome Re-open Talks on Frontier-Worker Tax Rules
Switzerland and Italy will hold a minister-level meeting in late June to iron out problems in the 2020 frontier-worker tax accord. Resolving withholding and reimbursement glitches is critical for the 70,000 daily commuters who power key Swiss industries and for employers concerned about talent retention and payroll compliance.
Canton Vaud foreign-nationals counters to close early on 18 June – plan ahead for visa filings
Vaud’s immigration office announced that its foreigners’ counters would close 30 minutes earlier at 17:00 on 18 and 25 June for staff training. Employers and travellers relying on walk-in services for visa extensions or permit formalities should adjust schedules or use postal submissions to avoid disruption.