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Bern court upholds undocumented mother’s right to remain with her Swiss children
Bern’s Administrative Court ruled that the right of four Swiss children to live with their undocumented mother outweighs the state’s demand for perfect ID documents. The decision obliges the canton to issue a residence permit and may influence similar family-unification cases across Switzerland.
easyJet Portugal cabin-crew strike from 2–6 October threatens Swiss holiday flights
easyJet’s cabin-crew strike in Portugal from 2–6 October is expected to disrupt Geneva-Lisbon/Faro and Basel-Porto services, forcing Swiss travellers to re-book at short notice. Companies should activate contingency plans and brief staff on EU261 rights.
Federal Council commits extra CHF 5.4 million a year for migrant integration from 2028
On 30 September the Federal Council approved a CHF 334.5 million envelope for 2028–2032 integration programmes, adding CHF 5.4 million to current annual spending. Funds will expand language, training and labour-market support—especially for migrant women—potentially easing recruitment and retention challenges for Swiss employers.
Italian air-traffic-control strike today disrupts flights to and from Zurich and Geneva
A four-hour ENAV air-traffic-control strike in Italy on 30 September has led to widespread flight cancellations affecting Zurich and Geneva links with Rome, Milan and other Italian hubs. Companies should enact contingency plans and advise travellers on re-booking options and EU compensation rights.