Cross-border policy – ​​The MCG is divided on investments in France

– The MCG is divided on investments in France

The Grand Council adopted a text with a view to creating a fund for cross-border projects. Discontent rises at the MCG.

Published: 02.19.2022, 6:46 p.m.

Due to a lack of funding from Geneva, the extension of the tram after Moillesulaz customs, towards Annemasse, could only be done partially.

Lucien FORTUNATI

The Canton of Geneva should start funding projects in neighboring France again. In December, the Grand Council voted almost unanimously (3 no) and without debate a resolution asking the Council of State to launch negotiations for the creation of a cross-border fund. This absence of discussions is surprising when one remembers the history. The Canton no longer dares to pay a penny for projects on the other side of the border since the refusal by the Genevans, eight years ago, to finance P+R in France.

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Thus, a kitty of around 60 million francs would be fed in equal parts by Geneva, from the cantonal budget, and the French authorities, from the retrocession of taxes for cross-border workers. It would be used for Greater Geneva projects in terms of mobility, health, culture and the environment. The financing of bus lines going to France is mentioned.