The Geneva Grand Council has voted to lift many restrictions on fitting solar panels on roofs.
The vote was in response by an initiative by the Green Liberals which is pushing for compulsory solar panels. That was seen as a step too far.
That initiative could now be withdrawn.
Even with the new lighter rule, it’s thought that most roofs in the canton don’t need permission anyway.
The canton has a target to have 30% of electricity produced by solar panels.
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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.
