The Swiss parliament has approved a proposal to levy a tax on drivers passing through the country. Here's how the measure would affect travellers from Germany.
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 4 Jun 2026 09:30 CET
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Cars and motorhomes are seen driving towards the German-Swiss border crossing. Switzerland is pushing a through-travel tax on foreign drivers. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Philipp von Ditfurth
The Swiss parliament has approved a proposal to levy a tax on drivers passing through the country. Here's how the measure would affect travellers from Germany.
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