In 2016, the number of people in Switzerland claiming welfare increased slightly compared to 2015, at 3.3% of the population. Levels among refugees are particularly high because it is proving difficult to rapidly integrate them into the labour market.
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Qualified refugees find new paths to jobs
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The job prospects for qualified refugees in Switzerland are poor. Many are on welfare, even after living in the country for years.
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Seth Médiateur Tuyisabe arrived in Switzerland as a refugee at the age of nine. Now he is taking exams to become a lawyer.
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