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In recent developments, a British citizen was caught speeding on the Julier Pass in Graubuenden, Switzerland, leading to the revocation of his foreign driver's license and a hefty fine. The speed limit on the Julier Pass is 80 km/h, but the driver was measured at 151 km/h.
Meanwhile, in the canton of Fribourg, the reduction in TGV services between Lausanne and Paris in 2026 has caused concern among French-speaking Switzerland. Vaud deputy Pascal Broulis is calling on his fellow MPs to defend regional interests concerning the TGV services, proposing an adaptation of the timetables to delay the services instead of cancelling them. Three of the six daily TGV services will be cancelled throughout 2026 due to roadworks between Geneva and La Plaine.
In a move to ensure foreign residents' participation in the election, the Cantonal Commission for the Integration of Migrants and the Prevention of Racism (CMR) has launched a campaign to inform foreign residents of their right to vote. Foreign residents in the canton Fribourg with a C permit and a residency of at least 5 years have a right to vote in municipal elections. This is in contrast to the rest of Switzerland, where foreigners who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years and in the respective canton for at least one year have the right to vote at the communal and cantonal level in some cantons, such as Jura; however, the right varies by canton.
The elections in the canton Fribourg are scheduled for March 2026, but no further information about the election update was provided. Approximately 40,000 foreign residents in the canton Fribourg have this right to vote.
In other news, the British driver, who was reported to the public prosecutor's office in Graubuenden, will have to face the consequences of his actions. It serves as a reminder to all drivers to respect the speed limits and traffic rules while on the road in Switzerland.
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