French politicians demand better deal from Bern

Friday, 8 November 2024 06:30

The debate over how much money the French spend on unemployment benefits to frontalier workers is hotting up.

A group of French politicians representing Haute-Savoie have written to Paris demanding that a fair deal is reached with Switzerland.

Currently, cross-border workers pay into the Swiss social security system – but get paid by France if they lose their job.

Six Haute Savioe deputies have written a joint letter to the French government complaining about the imbalance – at a time when France is trying to save money.

The arrangement is not unique in this area – it’s a European rule.

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