Swiss/French border to shift - a little

Geneva border marker

Switzerland and France are tweaking their shared border a little.

On Tuesday in Bern, the two countries signed three agreements to officially adjust boundaries around Geneva, specifically in the Hermance, Foron and Perly-Certoux areas. 

The changes mostly follow the natural shifts caused by river restoration work and make room for a new cross-border tram line to Saint-Julien-en-Genevois. 

Both governments say it’s just about keeping the maps accurate -  no one’s gaining or losing land, just swapping equal bits.

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