Ville de Lausanne in the news

Lausanne is launching an architectural competition to expand and modernize its Art Brut museum while preserving its unique heritage and emphasizing sustainability.

Lausanne's local elections focus on maintaining left-wing majority amid major urban projects, safety concerns around a drug site, and police reform debates.

Lausanne launches a two-year pilot intercommunal parking permit to aid companies' professional mobility and support the regional economy.

Lausanne is hosting youth candidate debates and voter education events ahead of the 2026 communal elections.

Lausanne promotes local democracy through a digital platform and public events encouraging citizen participation in city projects and decision-making.

Twelve people were referred to justice after spring 2025 explosions in Lausanne's Bossons neighborhood, restoring peace and highlighting pyrotechnic risks.

Candidate lists for Lausanne's Municipal Council second election round have been submitted and drawn by lottery for the March 29 vote.

Lausanne is conducting a participatory inventory and professional census to protect swallows, swifts, and bats that nest in city buildings threatened by construction.

Lausanne actively supports a national campaign against domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence by providing resources, partnerships, and communication efforts to assist victims and prevent violence.

Lausanne is investing 4 million CHF to support local businesses and enhance the city center's appeal.

Lausanne's Municipal Council requests additional funds to cover budget shortfalls and unexpected expenses in 2025.

Lausanne plans to financially support merchants impacted by urban construction works.

Lausanne implements financial aid, tax exemptions, and improved communication to support businesses affected by public works and enhances parking accessibility.

PLR, though third largest in Lausanne's council, leads in parliamentary submissions, drawing criticism from the Socialist Party for overusing urgent interpellations and burdening administration.

Sixty children explored various police roles and prevention activities during a special event at Lausanne municipal police.

A photo exhibition in Lausanne showcases decades of Mediterranean migration through Darrin Zammit Lupi's work, highlighting the city's migration history and the IOM's role.

The City of Lausanne identified 366 buildings hosting swallows, swifts, and bats to support urban biodiversity conservation efforts.

Lausanne supports a national campaign against domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence by providing resources, reporting tools, and victim assistance.

Lausanne increases emergency shelter capacity by 50 places due to severe cold and wind conditions starting November 21, 2025.

Lausanne elected 100 city councilors with 45.75% turnout, to be sworn in on June 29, 2026.