Mountain aid, Swiss jets and sex-ed for asylum seekers
Here are some of the stories we'll be following the week of June 25, 2018.
Monday
Could the arrival of new immigrants threaten the jobs of older, experienced construction workers in Switzerland? This is the question we’ll be looking at ahead of the introduction of a new system of hiring preferences on July 1 that gives favoured treatment to Swiss workers in specific sectors. The construction industry is one such field, as it suffers from high unemployment levels and employs many workers from abroad.
Tuesday
Life in the Alps can be tough for farmers and other professions struggling to earn a living. But there is growing awareness of the problems and solidarity from people living in Swiss towns and cities. Last year the Swiss Mountain Aid charity raised CHF31.2 million ($31.3 million). We’ll bring you more on the story.
Wednesday
The revolutionary fervour of 1968 led to a thirst for new ideas and social concepts, especially in the education sector. We look at some of the big changes that were introduced in Switzerland by the 1968 generation, such as experimental private schools.
Thursday
The United States Air Force is said to be considering whether to add Pilatus PC-9 planes, based on Swiss technology, to its units. The Pilatus model is currently used by around a dozen countries primarily as a trainer aircraft. But it remains controversial as Swiss law forbids arms exports to countries involved in conflicts. Could the PC-9 end up being adapted in the US and used in a country such as Afghanistan?
Friday
Integrating into Swiss society and understanding its unique culture, codes and rules can be complex, especially for people who have just arrived from countries like Syria, Afghanistan or Eritrea. We speak to organisations that help asylum seekers to familiarise themselves with their new life in Switzerland – including sexuality.
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