UK and Switzerland Extend Services Mobility Agreement Until 2029
Switzerland and Bulgaria Sign CHF 21 Million Migration Cooperation Agreement
Enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA Talks Emphasise Business-Traveller Access
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Federal Councillor Beat Jans Hails Integration Pre-Apprenticeship as Labour-Market Success
A government visit underscored the effectiveness of the INVOL integration pre-apprenticeship, which channels refugees and new migrants into Switzerland’s vocational system and mitigates skilled-labour shortages. With strong placement outcomes, the model may inform future immigration-integration policy.
Switzerland and France Sign Three Border-Adjustment Treaties Around Geneva
Bern and Paris have signed three micro-treaties that adjust the Swiss-French border near Geneva, providing legal clarity for infrastructure projects and cross-border commuters. The changes should streamline permitting and municipal coordination in one of Europe’s busiest commuter corridors.
Zurich Airport to Launch EU Entry/Exit System on 17 November
Zurich Airport will switch to the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System on 17 November. Non-EU travellers must complete a one-time biometric enrolment; afterwards, crossings should be faster and paper-free. The change increases compliance risk for overstays but promises more efficient border control for business travellers.
Protection Status S Tightened for New Ukrainian Arrivals from 1 November
From 1 November 2025, only Ukrainians from regions still classified as unsafe will receive Switzerland’s fast-track Protection Status S. Existing beneficiaries keep their status, but new applicants from safer areas must use ordinary asylum or work-permit channels—an important change for employers recruiting Ukrainian nationals.
SBB Mobile App Update Enables Corporate Booking of International Rail Tickets
Version 12.46.1 of SBB Mobile, released on 27 October, lets corporate travellers book and expense international rail tickets within the app—streamlining cross-border journeys and giving companies better travel-data visibility.