Helena Bachmann

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Train travel

Switzerland's SBB to replace unreliable German trains on key rail route

In a move intended to increase the reliability of train service between Stuttgart and Zurich, national rail company SBB has organised a replacement service for tardy German trains running on Switzerland's territory.

Taxes

How German retailers help Swiss shoppers circumvent tax rules

From January 1st, 2025, Switzerland has cut the tax-free allowance for cross-border shoppers by half – from 300 to 150 francs. This means that shopping abroad is now less lucrative for the Swiss, but German retailers found a way around this problem.

Americans in Europe

'Unique challenges': Kamala Harris vows to help Americans in Europe

Kamala Harris, the Democratic party candidate for the US presidency, has written a letter for American citizens living abroad vowing to help them with matters such as taxes and banking. Her rival Donald Trump has already vowed to end double taxation.

Working in Switzerland

Why cross-border workers from Germany love their Swiss jobs

Nearly 65,000 German citizens commute to their Swiss jobs each day. For them, this employment opportunity is a huge boost to their standard of living.

COMPARE: Is Switzerland really 'better' than Germany?

A social media debate is raging over whether Switzerland is a better country to live in than its neighbour Germany. Helena Bachmann takes a closer look.