Schengen
What to expect as Germany extends border checks with Switzerland
Germany plans to keep controls at its nine land borders until March 2027. How will this affect travel to and from Switzerland?
Can an EU member state be kicked out of Schengen zone?
Several EU countries have caused a stir when they called to shut Spain out of the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed this week by thousands of migrant arrivals. Is that possible?
EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they had stayed beyond their permitted time limit.
How does being in EFTA and Schengen benefit people in Switzerland?
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union but it does have other agreements in place that give certain benefits to its citizens.
EXPLAINED: Which Schengen area countries have border controls in place and why?
Borders within Europe's Schengen area are meant to be open but several countries have checks in place but are they legal and will they be forced to scrap them? Claudia Delpero explains the history and what's at stake.
This is what ID you need to travel to Switzerland's neighbouring countries
Did you know that if you are going from Switzerland to Austria, France, Germany and Italy you still need to take a recognized travel document? The Local's George Mills takes a look at the rules.
What you need to know about Switzerland’s crucial gun control referendum
On Sunday, Switzerland is holding a referendum to decide whether the country should tighten its gun laws. Here we answer the key questions about the vote – and look at why the referendum is as much about Swiss relations with the European Union as it is about gun control.
The key numbers that tell the story of guns in Switzerland
With Switzerland about to vote on tighter gun laws in a referendum on Sunday, we took a look at the figures that shed a light on the country's complicated relationship with guns.