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What we know about how the Swiss referendum on the new EU deal will work (opens the original)
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During the week beginning on September 28th, MPs have been debating the details of the new batch of bilateral treaties that are waiting to be ratified. Among the issues they decided on, for instance, is including the ‘immigration tax’ - to be imposed on foreign nationals who settle in the country - in the agreement’s 'safeguard clauses.' READ MORE: Switzerland's Council of States to push forward with ‘immigration tax’ plan Another pressing matter is now settled as well: as agreements need to be
Canton by canton: How much more will you pay for Swiss health insurance in 2027? (opens the original)
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According to the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), the average rate will amount to 412 francs a month for the basic compulsory insurance plan for an adult, though premiums will vary from one canton to another and will also depend on individual policies. The national increase will represent an additional 19.70 francs per month on average. The FOPH attributed this hike primarily to the proliferation of treatments, medical advances, and the aging of the population. In terms of healthcare, res
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday (opens the original)
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Switzerland to pay 3.3 billion francs to the European Union The Council of States approved on Wednesday a ‘cohesion payment’ to the EU, totalling 3.3 billion francs, for the years 2030 to 2036. This will be Switzerland’s financial contribution to Brussels for the purpose of reducing economic and social disparities within the EU states. Though Switzerland is not part of the EU, the payments are part of the original bilateral agreements between Bern and Brussels. READ MORE: What are the 'cohesion
The mistakes you need to avoid when trying to save money on Swiss health insurance (opens the original)
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This faux-pas can add more than 100 francs per month to your mandatory health insurance bill. Generally speaking, young people in good health should opt for the highest deductible of 2,500 francs, while older residents will be better off with the lowest one (300 francs) - though the government plans to raise it to 400 francs sometime in the future. According to Moneyland, “for adults, the optimal insurance deductible is always either the lowest or the highest. All other deductible options do not
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday (opens the original)
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The Council of States wants to examine immigrants’ criminal records Deputies proposed that third-country nationals be required to routinely submit their criminal record extract before being allowed to settle in Switzerland. EU citizens, on the other hand, would only be required to do so if there were grounds for suspicion. MPs from the populist Swiss People’s Party argued, however, that this requirement should apply equally to all new arrivals, regardless of their country or origin. Rents in the
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