Switzerland and Italy have agreed to this It has been modified on one of the highest mountain peaks in EuropeTheir common border crosses the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn belongs to the Zermatt region on the Swiss side, while it passes through the Aosta Valley on the Italian side. The border across the mountaintop dates back to historical times, but due to the accelerated melting of glaciers due to the effects of climate change This boundary section must now be redrawn.
Bloomberg cites a statement issued by the Swiss federal government, which states this The foundations for demarcating the former boundaries are the ridge lines of glaciersThe boundaries of the pine belt section are permanent snow. However, these natural formations are changing due to the melting of glaciers, making it necessary to change the natural boundaries.
A joint Italian-Swiss committee approved the planned changes in May 2023. The agreement prepared on this basis has been officially accepted by Switzerland, but the Italian side has not yet signed it – it is expected that this will happen soon. Boundaries change It will be officially announced thenWhen both parties accept it Prior agreement in this regard.
The Italian-Swiss border changes near the Matterhorn:
The most important aspect of the agreement concluded by the two countries was the economic interest. The boundary change affects the mountains of Testa Griggia and Juba di Rolin, as well as the Plateau Rosa glacier and the working refuge of the world-famous ski resort of Zermatt. Zermatt Ski Resort attracts thousands of winter sports enthusiasts every winter.
Last year, visitors spent a total of 2.7 million nights in the region, resulting in tremendous tourism performance. More than half of the visitors were not Swiss, but foreign citizens.
The Italian-Swiss border is 578 km long, of which about 40 km are covered by glaciers. Sky News noted this There have been border changes between the two countries beforefor similar reasons. Then the border moved by 100-150 meters, and so far it is expected that the route marked on the map will be pushed in the direction of Italy at most.
