Swiss government outlines 2027 goals as officials probe border violations and coach crash

At the start of the autumn session of Parliament, President Guy Parmelin outlined four long-term goals for Switzerland, focusing on digital-era prosperity, national cohesion, security and peace, and environmental stewardship. The Federal Council highlighted that Geneva's international organisations have remained stable despite recent U.S. funding cuts, with two new entities recently establishing a presence. In parallel, customs officials at two Basel border checkpoints stopped 191 vehicles without a valid motorway vignette, predominantly Swiss drivers, who were required to buy the sticker and pay a 200-franc penalty. Additionally, Graubünden prosecutor Bruno Ulmi Stuppani announced a criminal inquiry into the coach driver involved in a September 10 crash that killed five Dutch tourists and caused injuries, citing suspicion of negligent homicide and causing injury through negligence.