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Implementing agreements on cross-border workers is in Switzerland\u2019s interests <\/p>\n
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Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter is adamant that a revised cross-border worker deal must be struck with Italy.\n<\/p>\n
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June 30, 2026 – 17:20\n<\/p>\n
Keller-Sutter met Italian finance minister, Giancarlo Giorgetti, in Rome on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The meeting took place immediately after the Ticino cantonal council\u2019s decision to suspend, as a precautionary measure, the payment of rebates to Lombardy for the current year. Keller-Sutter acknowledged the decision puts a strain on the current cross-border worker agreement.<\/p>\n
The meeting focused broadly on international financial and tax issues, as well as bilateral relations. For Switzerland, the revision of the 1976 Double Taxation Convention remains of fundamental importance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that a revision is in the interests of both states. At the same time, we are aware that other issues must first be resolved,\u201d Keller-Sutter said.<\/p>\n
However, it is precisely in cross-border cooperation and bilateral relations concerning cross-border workers that there are \u201cmajor challenges\u201d. <\/p>\n
The authorities on both sides intend to work closely with the regions concerned, explained Keller-Sutter.<\/p>\n
She also discussed with Giorgetti the decision taken unanimously today by the Ticino government to provisionally suspend the payment of rebates for the current year to Lombardy. The measure was triggered after the northern Italian region announced its intention to introduce a so-called \u2018health tax\u2019 in future for cross-border workers employed in Switzerland.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have taken note of the decision by the canton of Ticino to partially withhold the compensation payments due under the 2020 cross-border workers\u2019 agreement. This move obviously puts the existing agreement with Italy under severe strain,\u201d said Keller-Sutter.<\/p>\n
The government minister and Giorgetti agree on the need to seek a solution through dialogue. \u201cWe would like to invite the regions concerned to direct talks,\u201d said Keller-Sutter. <\/p>\n
The Italian finance minister has proposed bringing representatives from Lombardy and Ticino together around the table to discuss the issue of rebates.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe healthcare contribution is not yet being levied. What is causing discontent in Ticino is the possibility that it might be applied retroactively,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
The Swiss government regrets the move by Ticino. \u201cIt is in Switzerland\u2019s interest that the agreement on cross-border workers is applied correctly,\u201d reiterated Keller-Sutter. <\/p>\n
At the same time, the minister believes that solutions must be found in this area. \u201cWe are aware that there are specific issues and interests in border areas. We support the canton of Ticino, but at the same time we want to find a way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Ticino government received Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Monday. One of the topics of discussion was the health tax for cross-border commuters launched by Italy. <\/p>\n