Politics
Güterzug auf der Gotthardstrecke beim Bahnhof Bellinziona.

Alpine Freight Transport Switzerland

Rail loses market share in transalpine freight transport

Rail’s share of transalpine freight transport is declining slightly. New figures highlight the development of freight transport across the Alps and the challenges for Swiss transport policy.
Nationalrat beschliesst LSVA-Pflicht für Elektro-Lastwagen.

Electric trucks Switzerland

Swiss National Council introduces charge for electric trucks

Electric trucks are transforming freight transport. Switzerland now plans to introduce the heavy vehicle charge for electric trucks with a transition period and discounts.
Der Schwerverkehrsabgabe LSVA-Anteil für das Fürstentum Liechtenstein sinkt. The LSVA share of the heavy vehicle tax for the Principality of Liechtenstein is decreasing. La part de la redevance sur le trafic des poids lourds (RPLP) pour la Principauté du Liechtenstein diminue.

Switzerland adjusts fee distribution key

Liechtenstein receives less from heavy vehicle tax

The Federal Council has decided to amend the agreement on the performance-related heavy vehicle tax (LSVA). Liechtenstein's share of LSVA revenue will decrease slightly.
Tempoüberschreitungen, Alkohol und Ablenkung bleiben die wichtigsten Gründe für Führerausweisentzüge in der Schweiz. Speeding, alcohol, and inattention remain the main causes of driver's license revocation in Switzerland. Les excès de vitesse, l'alcool et l'inattention restent les principales causes de retrait du permis de conduire en Suisse.

FEDRO statistics for 2025

Fewer driver’s license revocations in Switzerland

Speeding, drunk driving, or inattentiveness: these are the most common reasons for driver's license revocation in Switzerland. The latest federal statistics show a slight decline in numbers. At the same time, serious speeding violations remain a growing problem.
Die Kommission des Ständerates begrüsst Verkehr ’45, fordert aber klare Finanzierung. The Council of States committee welcomes Transport'45, but calls for clear financing. La commission du Conseil des États salue Transports'45, mais exige un financement clair.

Transport '45

Commission calls for secure financing for expansion

The Council of States Transport Commission supports the Federal Council's key points for the Transport '45 bill. It wants planning security, more rail capacity, and less congestion. However, the commission warns of financing risks and political conflicts of interest.
Autoimporteure erhalten keine zusätzliche Frist bei CO2-Vorschriften und Zielwerten. Car importers will not be granted an extension for CO2 regulations and target values. Les importateurs automobiles n'obtiennent pas de délai supplémentaire pour les réglementations et les objectifs en matière de CO2.

CO2 sanctions

Politicians refuse to ease the burden on car importers

The National Council's Environment Committee is withdrawing its initiative on CO2 emission regulations. Car importers will not be granted an extension, much to the annoyance of auto-schweiz.
Verkehr ‘45 wird zum politischen Richtungsentscheid. Traffic '45 becomes a decisive political issue. Transports '45 devient un enjeu politique décisif.

A political assessment

Traffic ’45 as a directional decision with explosive potential

With the draft of the Traffic '45 project, the Federal Council has made a fundamental political decision rather than a technical one. It is not only deciding what should be built, but above all what should not be built. This is precisely where the central lines of conflict lie, according to our author Michael Gehrken.
Verkehr ’45: Wo der Bundesrat ausbauen will. Verkehr ’45 : où le Conseil fédéral souhaite développer les infrastructures. Verkehr ’45 : où le Conseil fédéral souhaite développer les infrastructures.

Transport '45

Switzerland is planning these major projects by 2045

The Federal Council is basing Transport '45 on a comprehensive report by ETH Zurich. This report analyzes around 500 projects. Its key message is that Switzerland's transport networks are mature but are increasingly reaching their capacity limits. We have analyzed where and why construction is planned.
KI-generiert / eka

New Rules in EU States and Great Britain

Avoid Fines and Unpleasant Surprises

New rules are in effect in EU states Austria and Spain, as well as in Great Britain, which it is advisable to pay attention to in order to avoid damage and unpleasant surprises.
Bund will mit Verkehr ’45 Schweiz fit für die Mobilität der Zukunft machen. With Transport '45, the federal government wants to prepare Switzerland for the mobility of the future. Avec Transport 45, la Confédération veut préparer la Suisse à la mobilité du futur.

Transport '45

Federal Council plans expansion of rail, road and urban transport

The Federal Council is stepping on the gas: at its meeting on January 28, 2026, it set the parameters for the expansion of transport infrastructure until 2045. The aim is the targeted, coordinated development of rail, road, and urban transport.
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