The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed EU agrees to three-month Brexit 'flextension' The EU has agreed a three-month Brexit 'flextension' until January 31st 2020, which gives the UK the option of leaving before then if the Withdrawal Agreement is ratified. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191028/eu27-agrees-to-three-month-brexit-extension Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:37:11 +0100 eu27-agrees-to-three-month-brexit-extension Zug: rich expats must learn local language The canton of Zug has rejected an initiative put forward last November to exempt rich foreigners from having to learn German if they want to be permanent residents. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160226/zug-rich-expats-must-learn-local-language Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:29:47 +0100 zug-rich-expats-must-learn-local-language Zug wants language laws waived for rich expats Multi-millionaires wanting to become permanent residents in the canton of Zug could be exempted from having to learn the local language under a proposal put forward by cantonal authorities. https://www.thelocal.ch/20151105/zug-looks-to-break-rules-for-rich-foreigners Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:34:50 +0100 zug-looks-to-break-rules-for-rich-foreigners