Germany

Germany

Germany extends border checks: what it means for travel from Switzerland

Germany plans to maintain checks at all nine land borders through March 2027, with potential consequences for commuting, tourism and freight traffic between Germany and Switzerland. The article will explain what travellers should expect at the crossings.

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Germany

Germany extends border checks: what it means for travel from Switzerland

Germany will maintain checks at all nine land borders until March 2027, with potential consequences for commuters, cross-border workers and travellers between Germany and Switzerland.

The Local Switzerland

Business

Migros Zurich to Sell German Subsidiary Tegut and Exit Market

Citing a worsening economic climate and a desire to focus on its core Swiss market, the Migros Zurich cooperative has announced its decision to pull out of Germany by selling its supermarket subsidiary, Tegut.

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Transport

Starting mid-December, Switzerland's rail network will see significant expansion, including new direct connections from Brig to German cities like Berlin and Frankfurt, along with a new 'Nightjet' service from Zurich.

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Transport

Swiss Federal Railways is enhancing its international connections, launching new direct train services from Brig (Valais) to German cities including Berlin and Frankfurt. The move comes as a new timetable is set to take effect on December 14th to meet a 50% rise in cross-border travel over the last decade.

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defense

Federal approval granted for sale of 71 Leopard 1 tanks with explicit conditions preventing transfer to Ukraine

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politics

Swiss authorities challenge Germany's new border control measures, calling for diplomatic resolution

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economy

The Swiss Market Index (SMI) breaks 13,000-point barrier amid political shifts in Germany, reflecting broader European market dynamics.

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