Federal Council opens consultation on major amendments • 15 April 2026 • Consultation deadline: 15 July 2026 Executive Summary On 15 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Council opened a public consultation ( Vernehmlassung ) on a significant tightening of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG), commonly known as the “ Lex Koller ”. The proposed amendments aim to curb foreign acquisition of Swiss residential property against the backdrop of a
