It will soon be easier for foreign students who have studied in Switzerland to stay and work in the country after graduation.
The Council of States has backed a plan voted on by the lower house a couple of months ago.
Green Party deputy Lisa Mazzone says there’s a skills gap at the moment and fierce European competition for high skilled workers.
The Minister of Justice, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider agrees, saying it will affect around 500 people a year – and that they’re already well integrated.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
