{"id":947,"date":"2025-12-07T16:32:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T15:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/?p=947"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:20:25","slug":"swiss-legal-changes-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/en_ca\/gesetzesaenderungen-schweiz-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal changes in Switzerland in 2026 \u2013 What citizens need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland will introduce a number of important legislative changes in 2026, affecting individuals, employees, businesses, and drivers. This article provides a clear summary of the most significant changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Changes in the tax area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Higher deduction for health insurance premiums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, taxpayers will be able to claim higher health insurance premiums as a deduction.<br>\u27a4 Advantage: Greater relief for families and people with high healthcare costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital receipts are now fully permissible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 2026 onwards, tax returns can be submitted completely digitally \u2013 without physical documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Transport &amp; Mobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Automatic speed controls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several cantons will rely on automated radar monitoring in 2026, especially in 30 km\/h zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital parking tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time, permits for resident parking spaces can be applied for digitally in all major cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Work &amp; Social Affairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New: Transparency requirement for wages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies with more than 50 employees must make their wage analyses transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parental leave will be more flexible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 2026 onwards, part of parental leave can be divided individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drug prices are falling.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new pricing model will make numerous medications cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electronic patient record (EPR) mandatory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitals and new medical practices will be required to offer the EPD (Electronic Patient Dossier) by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Digitalization &amp; Consumer Protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More protection for online subscriptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic subscription renewals must be more clearly marked. Cancellations must be possible online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 will bring many positive changes, especially in the areas of taxes, employment, healthcare, and mobility. Citizens will benefit from greater transparency, lower costs, and improved digital infrastructure.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Auch 2026 bringt die Schweiz eine Reihe wichtiger Gesetzes\u00e4nderungen, die Privatpersonen, Arbeitnehmer, Unternehmen und Autofahrer betreffen. 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