This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page That section has been free to road users since 1987 but expected maintenance costs of EUR 300m has been deemed unsustainable without tolls Many are worried the traffic will be pushed to the smaller roads – but there are plans to bring in carpooling lanes some other fees on the A40 will be dropped.  Jubilant Biosys Innovative Research Services Pte Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Jubilant Pharmova Limited has executed the transaction definitive agreements with Pierre Fabre (PF) SA for JBIRSPL to acquire 80% equity capital in JASMIN (new company incorporated by PF in France as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS)) JASMIN shall acquire Pierre Fabre’s R&D Centre (including R&D Site and R&D activities) at Saint-Julien-en-Genevois and JBIRSPL would also execute a Shareholders’ Agreement and other transition agreements with PF This strategic agreement will enable Jubilant Biosys Limited to expand its footprint in Europe in areas like Biologics (mAbs) and Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) in addition to its existing services including integrated drug discovery services from India This serves as an opportunity to significantly expand the company's customer connections with large pharmaceutical companies due to proximity to EU/US markets which have a preference for local contract research organisation (CRO) interactions. The collaboration will help create significant cross-selling potential to customer bases across small-to-mid biotech and large innovator pharma Jubilant Biosys said, “Our R&D site in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois will serve as a Center of Excellence for biologics and ADCs This expansion strengthens our presence and fosters collaboration with both biotech and large pharma companies in Europe and the USA By combining the scientific expertise in biologics and ADCs at Saint-Julien-en-Genevois with the capabilities of 1,200 scientists in India we establish a comprehensive service offering for accelerated delivery of early chemistry integrated drug discovery and CDMO for intermediates and APIs Jubilant Biosys Limited advances its "CRDMO Partner in Science" strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions to global pharmaceutical customers.” MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd 1 North Bridge Road,#08-08 High Street Centre communications@biospectrumasia.com +65 90150305 Copyright 2025 MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd You can read this article in 5 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus The French authorities have published dates for additional winter and summer truck traffic restrictions Photo credits @ Wikimedia Commons (illustrative purposes only) the French Ministry of the Interior issued a decree supplementing the general system of traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 7.5 tonnes The decree introduces additional winter traffic bans on the road network in the “Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes” region These restrictions will be in effect on Saturdays Bellegarde and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois – Annecy – Albertville truck traffic is restricted across the entire road network of mainland France on Saturdays Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Sabina Koll Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 GXO to manage Northern Italy transport operations for PRG retail groupPölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience bioconjugation and analytical services* PF team have deep ADC/XDC expertise: Core team with decades of ADC experience with history of successfully delivering several clinical candidates* Provides strategic footprint in EU: An opportunity to significantly expand our customer connections with large pharmaceutical companies due to proximity to EU/US markets which have a preference for local CRO interactions ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same) Amplus Solar Rebrands to Gentari - a Unified Step Forward to Drive Next Phase of Clean Energy Growth Tianneng makes an appearance at the AsiaBike Exhibition Sonalika Ushers In FY'26 With 11,962 Overall Tractor Sales In April'25 Serenity Hostel most trusted Premium Hostel and PG in Bangalore founded by Sridhar Srinivasan alumni of IIMN SOTC Announces Limited-Time Early Bird Offers on Europe Tour Packages 2025 Sai Ganga Panakeia (Novadigm Health) Unveils 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Biologics site in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois Fareva spokeswoman Marie Wicart told this publication that while the main driver of the deal was the sterile biologics facility in Pau “the acquisition of the monoclonal antibody site of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is an interesting opportunity,” and “a first step” in the third-party biomanufacturing space The firm has now rebranded the mAb plant as GTP Biologics VP of Strategic licensing more recently told BioProcess Insider adding “a major investment” to expand production capabilities is under review he said the premise of GTP Biologics is to offer a one-stop solution for drugmakers through upstream and downstream production along with nano-encapsulation and fill & finish services the upstream production unit at the plant has delivered over 20 stable cell lines (CHO NS0) showing mAbs titers above 5g/L in non-optimized process So far five projects have been developed by the team at the facility to clinical phases comprising of four antibodies and one antibody-drug conjugate Journalist covering the international biopharmaceutical manufacturing and processing industries.Founder and editor of Bioprocess Insider a daily news offshoot of publication Bioprocess International with expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors regulatory affairs and business development.From London UK originally but currently based in Montpellier France through a round-a-bout adventure that has seen me live and work in Leeds (UK) CSL Seqirus signs pandemic preparedness plan with European Commission Ins & Outs: Biopharma players shuffle c-suite ranks American made: Companies continue to emphasize US manufacturing Transforming Protein Production: Lonza’s Comprehensive Solutions for Therapeutic Innovation Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTP Bioways Group is a French company operating as Biotech CDMO (Contract Developing and Manufacturing Organisation) process development and production of mAbs specializes in delivering comprehensive services to biopharmaceutical companies From preclinical development to commercial stages the group focuses on utilizing cutting-edge technologies to advance innovative therapies GTP Bioways Group's services are seamlessly integrated with those of the Olon Biotech division This integration enables Olon Biotech to expand and diversify its technological offerings from R&D and preclinical phases to industrialization through microbial and mammalian fermentation and biotherapeutics Olon Biotech will provide comprehensive services for the development and production of innovative ADC classes offering a complete solution from mAbs to linkers GTP Bioways operates a total of four sites in France (Toulouse and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois) focused on development The four centers operate according to the highest quality standards in line with reference GMPs and are regularly inspected by the relevant regulatory authorities The business areas on which GTP Bioways focuses include biologics manufacturing and ADC manufacturing (using mammalian and microbial fermentation technology) fill and finish and analytical development – including HCP and immuno assay the company has consolidated a strong expertise in the business areas in which it operates Evidenced by a significative number of successfully developed biological processes the management of a broad and diversified range of expression systems (mammalian the group possesses significant expertise in bioconjugation and fill & finish The CDMO services offered make up an integrated platform capable of supporting customers from drug discovery through the entire development process with a special focus on the pre-clinical phase Olon Group has consistently pursued a strategy of growth and global market expansion through both internal development and strategic acquisitions Each acquired business has contributed valuable expertise enhancing Olon's technological capabilities In line with this strategy and aiming to advance its innovative and high-tech offerings to customers GTP Bioways Group’s specific capabilities in fully supporting CDMO biotechnology projects also in the early phase of new molecule development (pre-clinical perfectly complements Olon's current assets to enrich and broaden the offering to customers “The acquisition of GTP Bioways Group implies a strong and significant strengthening of Olon's service pipeline with the aim of creating new business opportunities acquiring new customers and high-potential market areas and ultimately continuing the company's growth,” stated Paolo Tubertini Olon will finalise its €25m investment in a facility operating under extremely high containment fully dedicated to the development and the production of Ultra High Potent API - payloads and payload-linkers for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) Olon relies on more than four decades of experience in manufacturing cytotoxic products Olon Biotech will be able to offer full services for the development and production of ADCs capable of supplying everything from mAbs to linkers Jubilant Biosys Innovative Research Services Pte. Limited (JBIRSPL) a Singapore-based subsidiary of Jubilant Biosys Limited has entered into a definitive agreement with Pierre Fabre SA and its affiliates JBIRSPL will acquire an 80% stake in JASMIN while Pierre Fabre will retain the remaining 20% JASMIN will take over Pierre Fabre’s R&D Centre at Saint-Julien-en-Genevois including its research site and ongoing R&D activities JBIRSPL will formalize a Shareholders’ Agreement and transition agreements with Pierre Fabre This move significantly strengthens Jubilant Biosys Limited’s presence in Europe particularly in Biologics and Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) development The integration aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its global footprint and enhance service offerings Jubilant is expanding into the high-growth Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) and XDC market which is projected to surpass $1.4 billion This move enhances Jubilant’s ADC capabilities integrating advanced payload-linker synthesis and analytical services with its existing chemistry expertise the acquisition brings a highly skilled team with a strong track record in ADC/XDC development further strengthening Jubilant’s ability to advance clinical candidates By establishing a strategic European presence Jubilant gains proximity to major pharmaceutical markets in Europe and the U.S. fostering stronger collaborations with biotech and pharma companies This expansion also diversifies its customer base creating cross-selling opportunities with both small-to-mid biotech firms and large pharmaceutical innovators which combines Saint-Julien-en-Genevois’ biologics expertise with Jubilant’s small-molecule capabilities in India offers global clients an integrated and efficient service solution stated: “This collaboration with Pierre Fabre marks a significant step in our European expansion Our new R&D Centre in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois will be a hub for biologics and ADC innovation enhancing our ability to serve both biotech and large pharmaceutical companies By integrating expertise from our 1,200 scientists in India with the advanced biologics capabilities in France we are building a comprehensive CRDMO model to accelerate drug discovery and development.” Jubilant Biosys Limited is a global provider of integrated drug discovery and contract development services the company offers end-to-end services in medicinal chemistry Jubilant Biosys has successfully contributed to over 85 programs across therapeutic areas such as oncology Jubilant Pharmova Limited is a multinational pharmaceutical company specializing in radiopharmaceuticals It operates multiple manufacturing facilities serving regulated markets worldwide employing approximately 5,500 professionals across its global operations Founded in 1961 Pierre Fabre is a French multinational company focused on pharmaceuticals and dermo-cosmetics With over 10,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding €2.8 billion the company is a recognized leader in oncology and dermatology Its Saint-Julien-en-Genevois R&D Centre specializes in immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) leveraging cutting-edge research in macrophage reactivation therapies for cancer treatment The story of ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ has reached far and wide. 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Read more info@themachinemaker.com +91-703-093-2700 Contact Us India's Top will be extended in the direction of the French border. In fact is now open for operation the new 2.7 km extension of the diametral line 15 from Grand-Lancy to the Plan des Ouates industrial zone (ZIPLO) with four new stops: Curé-Baud-Le Rolliet Plan Les Ouates and Confignon neighbourhoods to the Léman Express network thanks to its connection to the Lancy Pont Rouge station and will provide a quality service to both the existing housing and industrial areas and the new residential complexes scheduled to be built by 2030.  Passages on the new route will be every 4,30 minutes at peak times The first departure from ZIPLO is at 4.27 a.m in the evening hours the frequencies drop to an average of 6-8 minutes and on Friday and Saturday evenings the service is scheduled for 24 hours according to the new TPG policy.  Line 15 now runs in a total of 38 minutes The current Line 15 was opened for operation between Nations and Pont Rouge on 15 December 2004.  To date Line 15 is the third busiest line in the Geneva network The line now employs the most modern rolling stock in the fleet from Stadler Tango to Bombardier Cityrunner An extension to the French town of St Julien-En Genevois Julien railway station on the Bellegarde-Annemasse- Evian Les Bains line thus providing fast access to both the centre of Geneva and the industrial area The neighbourhood communities have welcomed the introduction of this new public transport offer which will support their economic and demographic development the arrival of the tram had been awaited for many years and is considered necessary to improve the municipality’s public transport service whether for the residential areas near the Route de Base the industrial zone or the various schools This extension of the tramway line is also the cornerstone of the development of the Rolliet district with a stop located in the immediate vicinity © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I December is an eagerly-awaited month in French gastronomy While many are preparing to revisit their gigantic Christmas dinner it’s the World Championship of Pâté-en-croûte that has been a more pressing interest for gourmets the great Japanese chef Osamu Tsukamoto was named world champion for 2019 he beat Hugo Detroz-Gabert of the Cocottes de Christian Constant in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (Haute-Savoie) and Ange Lelièvre from the Hotel George V in Paris to the top of the podium the thirteen competitors were invited to the restaurant Le Selciys in Lyon’s Confluence district This year highlighted the cosmopolitan nature of the candidates once again The thirteen chefs (just one of whom was a woman) faced a jury comprised of 25 people three Michelin-starred chef René Meilleur presided over the proceedings when the jury split into two groups to assess the candidates one by one The first group was made up of just under twenty of the best craftsmen of France (meilleurs ouvriers de France The second was smaller and made up of the ‘brotherhood’ comprising members from the region and of the team of sponsors Each jury member tasted each pâté-en-croûte in turn (numbered by drawing of lots) offered by the chefs all of whom remained anonymous until the moment of deliberation at 9 p.m The jury members tasted and judged each pâté-en-croûte according to very specific criteria and rituals before judging the cooking of the pâté and finally marking the overall balance of the recipe The total score is a maximum of 200 points Thanks to his recipe entitled ‘Pâté with foie gras and duck blood challandais’ sous-chef at the prestigious gastronomic restaurant Coucagno in Cerulean Tower The new world champion made his successful recipe from pork shoulder and throat Tsukamoto received a king-size bed worth 3000 euros The prize for style was awarded to the ‘Squab and duck foie gras pâté-en-croûte’ After having been beaten to the prize by another Japanese chef in 2017 (Chikara Yoshitomi) Osamu Tsukamoto has finally achieved his dream in yet another feat for Japanese gastronomy Sustainable Farming and Flavorful Harvests on Awaji Island Celebrating Nature Through Cuisine in ‘Wild Herbs’ Immersing in Japanese Cuisine Across the Seasons with Mirukashi Salon Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos The series 'Hysteric Ten' by photographer Sawatari Hajime revisits one of the most sulphurous relationships in Japanese art Nagisa Oshima made Sada Abe the heroine of his film defying the codes of 'pinku eiga' that make men the focus of attention This rice soup seasoned with miso is served by a monk to Ashitaka one of the heroes in Hayao Miyazaki's film we interviewed its founder and chief representative 12/02/2018 By French communes bordering Geneva saw a rise in the number of those living in France but pretending to live in Switzerland coming clean in 2017. According to the newspaper Le Temps, the neighbouring commune of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois saw the number rise to 1,130 in 2017 more than the 1,000 in 2016 and the 600 in 2014 Some of those living in France and working in Switzerland declare their French home as a secondary residence and claim to reside primarily in Switzerland depriving the French communes where they live of tax revenue the commune of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois posted a video urging “false residents” to come forward The film explains the risks of not setting the records straight – prosecution for tax evasion – and explains an of amnesty that will run until 30 June, whereby those coming forward will be treated as having just arrived in France. An internet page has been set up by the commune to guide people through the process of declaring French residency The state of Geneva deducts tax at source from the salaries of French residents Two thirds of this tax is retained by Geneva while the other third is paid to the French tax authorities Only those declaring their primary residence in France have their taxation treated in this way Last year, Antoine Vielliard, the mayor of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, told Tribune de Genève that the commune estimates there are around 20,000 “false residents” pretending to live in Geneva across all of neighbouring France There are a number of ways to spot false residents. In Ferney-Voltaire the commune looks at household water consumption – a house used all week rather than just at the weekends consumes far more water Another tactic involves recording the number plates of Swiss-registered cars crossing the border during commuting hours These numbers are checked to see if they belong to company vehicles in which case the France-based commuter will have some questions to answer Antoine Vielliard told Le Temps that the percentage of cross-border commuters with Swiss plates had fallen from 25% in 2016 to 20% in 2017 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois increased the rate of property tax on secondary residences by 35% This added a financial incentive to declare French homes as primary residences Residence irregularities will now be easier to spot automatic international exchange of bank account information swung into operation For more stories like this on Switzerland follow us on Facebook and Twitter Filed Under: International Geneva Tagged With: By subscribing you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy Previous Newsletters Copyright © Le News Sàrl 2014-2022 / Company number: CH-550.1.129.786-5 / VAT number: CHE-193.843.357 TVA By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy The plan is the tram should cross the border and end in St Julien-en-Genevois But although the route through Switzerland has been cleared by the canton and the Confederation local objections have stopped construction,  Residents across the border are impatient for the arrival of the tram The meeting will take stock of the current situation There are hopes the legal challenges can soon be settled and work will re-start in the second half of this year You can read this article in 12 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus French traffic bans apply to trucks and vehicle combinations with a DMC above 7.5 tonnes with the exception of special vehicles and agricultural vehicles This guide explains when the bans are in force in 2021 The truck bans start at 10pm on Saturdays and the evening before public holidays and last until 10pm on a Sunday or a public holiday The calendar of holidays in France for 2021 is as follows: the following additional restrictions will apply in France: – Prohibitions in winter : from 7 am to 6 pm on the ‘Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes’ roads listed below 20th as well as February 7th and March 6th 2021 – A40 from Pont d’Ain (intersection A40 / A42) to Passy-le-Fayet (intersection A40 / RD1205) – RD1084 from Pont d’Ain (intersection RD1084 / RD1075) to Bellegarde – A43 from the A46 south / A43 junction to the A43 / A432 junction towards Lyon-Chambery – A43 from the intersection A43 / A432 to Frejus Tunnel – A430 from Pont Royal (intersection A43 / A430) to Gilly-sur-Isere (intersection A430 / RN90) – RD1090 from Pont-Royal to Gilly-sur-Isere (intersection A430 / RN90) – RN90 from Gilly-sur-Isere (intersection A430 / RN90) to Bourg-Saint-Maurice – RD306 (Rhône) and RD1006 (Isère and Savoie) from Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure to Freney – A48 from Coiranne (intersection A48 / A43) to Saint Egrève (intersection A48 / A480) – A480 from Saint Egrève (intersection A48 / A480) to Pont-de-Claix (intersection A480 / RN85) – RN85 from Pont-de-Claix (intersection A480 / RN85) to Vizille (intersection RN85 / RD1091) – RD1091 from Vizille (intersection RN85 / RD1091) to Briançon – A41 north from Saint Julien-en-Genevois (junction A40 / A41 north) to Cruseilles (junction A410 / A41 north) – RD1201 from Saint Julien-en-Genevois to Annecy – A410 from Scientrier (intersection A410 / A40) to Cruseilles (intersection A410 / A41 north) -A41 north of Cruseilles (junction A410 / A41 north) to the junction with A43 Chambery – A41 south between Grenoble and A43 (Francin) on Montmelian northbound – RD1090 between Montmelian (73) and Pontcharra (38) – Summer bans: from 7 to 19 for the whole of the French road network on Saturdays: 24 and 31 July and 7 14 and 21 August 2021 r. In the Saturday traffic will be allowed from hours additional traffic bans will apply as every year They apply to specific roads in a specific direction and are valid on the following dates: – on the eve of a public holiday from 4pm to midnight – Saturdays from 10am to 6pm and from 10pm to midnight – Sundays and public holidays around the clock – Saturdays and the eve of public holidays from 10pm to midnight – Mondays and the day after a public holiday from 6pm to 10pm The bans in Île-de-France include the following motorway sections: A6b from the Paris beltway to the intersection with the A6 and A10 motorways (commune of Wissous) – A106 from the intersection with A6b to Orly airport – A6 from the intersection with A6a and A6b to the intersection with RN 104-Est / East (commune of Lisses) – A10 from the intersection with A6a and A6b to RN20 (commune of Champlan) – A12 from the junction with the A13 (Rocquencourt triangle) to the RN10 (Montigny-le-Bretonneux commune) – A13 from the Paris ring road to the Poissy-Orgeval junction (Orgeval commune) truck traffic is permanently banned on some roads in France – national road N59 between Lunéville and Sélestat – a ban applies on all vehicles in transit with a GVW exceeding 3.5 tonnes – national road N66 – prohibitions in place for vehicles over 3.5 tons between Remiremont and Cernay; ban for vehicles over 19 tonnes between 6am-10pm with a loading or unloading point in Lorraine (Lorraine) or Alsace (Alsace) national road N227 (3 – 4 km) – prohibition for vehicles in transit over 3.5 tonnes leaving the A1 motorway and heading north – A557 motorway – prohibitions for vehicles over 3.5 tons – A55 motorway (4 km) – prohibitions for vehicles over 3.5 tons in Marseille between the Vieux Port intersection and the Cap Pinède intersection – connection of the A50 (Toulon est / Toulon east) and A57 (Toulon est / Toulon west) motorways – Toulon tunnel – no heavy goods vehicles over 19 tonnes going to Marseille – A8 motorway – a 24-hour ban on the carriage of ethylene oxide by road on the section between the toll station in Antibes and Italy. For this type of transport the sea route Lavera – Tavazzano is recommended – national road N7 – traffic ban for vehicles over 6 tons on the transit route through the Orange agglomeration between the intersection with the RD976 and the intersection with the RD950; a ban on vehicles with a GVW of over 16 tons on the transit route through the Mondragon agglomeration – national road N85 – no vehicles over 26 tons (not equipped with speed limiters) on the border of the departments of Isère and Hautes Alpes and the city of Gap – national road N580 – traffic ban for vehicles over 25 tons in Avignon – national road N94 – vehicles over 26 tons (not equipped with speed limiters) between the southern Embruns roundabout and the border with Italy are prohibited – A7 and A6 motorways (25 km) between Ternay and Anse – vehicles with a DMC above 7.5 t are prohibited – national road N205 (Mont-Blanc Tunnel) – no vehicles carrying hazardous materials vehicles with a height exceeding 4.7 m and cars meeting Euro 0 emission standards – A43 motorway Fréjus tunnel – no vehicles carrying class 1 hazardous materials vehicles with a height exceeding 4.3 m and cars meeting Euro 0 emission standards – A47 motorway – traffic ban on the section connecting A47 (westbound) and A7 towards Lyon city center (Ternay intersection) – national road N7 – traffic ban for vehicles with a GVW over 6 tonnes – national road N7 in Tain l’Hermitage – no vehicles over 3.5 tons southbound between Vienne and the Roussillon toll station – national road N85 Laffrey – traffic ban for vehicles with a GVW above 7.5 t – Lyon North Bypass – vehicles with a height exceeding 3.5 m and trucks over 19 tons and vehicles carrying hazardous materials are prohibited – Fourvière Tunnel – vehicles with a height exceeding 4.3 m and for trucks transporting hazardous materials are prohibited Photo credit: François GOGLINS / Wikimedia Commons 27/02/2017 By Antoine Vielliard, the mayor of the French commune Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is after those who live in France but pretend to live in Geneva No I don’t live here – Saint-Julien-en-Genevois_© Ncaimages – Dreamstime.com In a radio interview on Swiss broadcaster RTS he explains how they estimate the level of fraud and how they are combatting it Across neighbouring France an estimated 20,000 people declare themselves resident in Switzerland while living primarily in France Antoine Vielliard says this could be as high as one in every two Swiss living in this part of France Their homes in France are classified as second homes which means they pay tax in Switzerland rather than in France where they live One motivation behind the practice is to avoid the discrimination sometimes faced in Geneva’s job market by cross-border workers Vielliard says that some do it out of negligence some may pay less tax once declared resident in France Vielliard points out that these people are using local public infrastructure without paying local taxes He estimates lost tax revenue for his commune at 1 million euros One method used to estimate the number of undeclared French residents is to count the number of Swiss plated cars crossing the border during the morning rush hour Last year they observed that a third of cars crossing from France had Swiss plates According to the newspaper Le Temp, in 2014, the mayor of the French commune of Vulbens was looking at the water consumption of homes declared as second residences to identify cheats To push people to declare their French home as their primary residence, the commune of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois has progressively increased the commune taxes (taxe d’habitation) associated with homes declared as secondary residences. On 8 February 2017, the premium applied to second homes was raised to 60%. According to LeMessager.fr part-time residents will now pay on average more than those declaring themselves full-time residents There is a rise in the number declaring France as their main home in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois The Mayor says 600 Swiss had declared France their main home two years ago Last year this rose to 800 and now the figure stands at around 1,000 He thinks there are still another 600 that have not yet come clean The mayor says that other neighbouring French communes are starting to follow his commune’s example Annemasse has introduced supplementary taxes for second homes and he believes Ferney-Voltaire is also about to do it For more stories like this on Switzerland follow us on Facebook and Twitter By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.