Negotiations with France on frontalier unemployment payments are due to conclude at the end of the week.
The outcome could mean significant changes to how much money an unemployed border-worker will receive, and for how long.
France is facing a financial crisis with rising debt and is seeking to cut public spending.
The French are complaining that frontaliers pay into the Swiss social insurance system – but when out of work, benefits are paid by France. The amount tends to be higher as it’s based on the previous salary.
Last year, France paid €1 billion in unemployment benefits to cross-border workers, but only received €200 million in reimbursements.
It’s not just Switzerland which is causing this problem. France also has an issue with those working in Luxembourg.
Autoroute and health reform lose support
Man arrested for human trafficking at Zurich
Holiday home owners scupper firing range expansion
Swiss unemployment numbers may be underreported
Gravel gardens could be banned
Switzerland loses human rights case
