A court has thrown out an appeal by the political party the Geneva Citizen’s Movement regarding an initiative to stop cross border workers.
In November the party launched a popular initiative to limit public sector jobs only to those who live in Geneva.
The text was rejected by the Council of State. The MCG appealed to the courts, but judges backed the Council’s decision – saying the text contravened the free movement agreement with the EU.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
