Tag: Official news

  • New short-term unplanned medical, death and disability insurance for MPAs

    New short-term unplanned medical, death and disability insurance for CERN associated members of the personnel (MPAs) is now available. This insurance is intended for short assignments of up to 90 days within any 180-day period (renewable under the same conditions). Please note that holders of a legitimation card are not eligible. It has been designed

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  • Hantavirus: an update from the CERN Medical Service

    You may have seen recent news about a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. As of 12 May 2026, 11 cases (nine confirmed, two probable) have been reported, including three deaths. Affected passengers are currently hospitalised in Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Hantavirus is typically contracted through contact with infected

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  • Taxation in France

    Memorandum concerning the internal tax annual certificate and individual annual statement for 2025 (for the 2026 declaration of 2025 income in France)

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  • Exchange rate for the tax declaration form of 2025 income

    For the attention of members of the personnel and pensioners living in France

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  • Making CERN more resilient

    The new Organisational Resilience Policy will help CERN to manage risk, ensure business continuity and prepare for crises more effectively

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  • New Swiss legitimation cards models as of 2 March 2026

    New Swiss legitimation cards models as of 2 March 2026

    New Swiss legitimation cards models as of 2 March 2026 Written by: Host State Relations service — The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva has announced that, as of 2 March 2026, a new model of legitimation card will be issued to staff members and their

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  • Taxation in Switzerland

    Memorandum concerning the internal tax annual certificate, the individual annual statement and income tax declaration forms in Switzerland for the reference year 2025

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  • Rules applicable to members of personnel residing in Switzerland at the end of their contract

    Rules applicable to members of personnel residing in Switzerland at the end of their contract Written by: Host State Relations service — The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva reiterates the rules applicable to members of personnel of international organizations (IOs) who are resident in Switzerland

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  • Summer work for children of members of the personnel in 2026

    Summer work for children of members of the personnel in 2026 Written by: HR department — As part of its annual summer work programme, CERN will offer a limited number of short-term summer jobs to children of members of the personnel (i.e. anyone holding an employment or association contract with the Organization). These positions involve

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  • Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev.1) – The Processing of Personal Data at CERN

    Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev.1) – The Processing of Personal Data at CERN Written by: HR department — Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev. 1), entitled “The processing of personal data at CERN”, approved by the Director-General, is now available via the following link. This revision cancels and replaces Operational Circular No. 11, entitled “The processing

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