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Swiss leaders warn migration initiative would ‘end free movement’ and ‘threaten economic prosperity’

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:11:39 +0100

The Swiss Federal Council said on Tuesday that an initiative proposed by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) up for a vote in May would end free movement and threaten the country’s economic prosperity.

How an Italian man's lack of zoo animal knowledge cost him Swiss citizenship

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:12:37 +0100

An Italian man was denied Swiss citizenship because he failed the bear necessities - answering questions about local zoo animals. However a federal court in Switzerland has ruled that decision was unfair in a judgement which will impact future applicants.

Would you pass Switzerland's citizenship exam?

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:57:15 +0100

Naturalisation tests can be incredibly difficult, even for citizens. Switzerland is no exception - would you be able to pass?

Immigrant women 'need protection'

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:03:00 +0200

A new report says Switzerland is not doing enough to protect immigrant women from domestic violence.