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‘Excellent Science’ Swiss researchers secure 22 EU grants

Twenty-two researchers from eight Swiss institutions will receive prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidators Grants.

Quota raised Non-EU skilled worker visas to be increased

The Swiss government has decided to issue an extra 1,000 visas for non-European Union workers next year, raising the total from 6,500 to 7,500.

Finance Bankers worry over Geneva’s status

After six difficult months, Geneva officials are extremely concerned about the competitiveness of the local financial centre.

The immigration question: background and history

Migration series (part 4) Which European countries attract the most immigrants?

Duc-Quang Nguyen

The free movement of people accord is in the line of fire as Europe battles with its migration crisis. But which European countries have more ...

Lessons for Brexit? Free movement of EU workers has worked for Switzerland – so far

Anand Chandrasekhar

Switzerland’s free-movement accords with the European Union offers the UK a potential glimpse of life after Brexit.

A history Swiss immigration policy has always put pragmatism first

Marc-André Miserez

Switzerland is still wrestling with the question of how to reconcile immigration quotas with the free movement of people. A look back in history.

Challenging negotiations

EU relations Swiss opt for ‘Euro-compatible’ scheme to limit immigration

Swiss employers wishing to recruit from abroad may first have to search for candidates among unemployed locals, and justify any rejections in writing.

Explainer Swiss immigration quotas: where do we stand?

Stefania Summermatter, Marc-André Miserez

On February 9, 2017, a deadline expired to implement immigration quotas. With a solution still a long way off, we look at what might happen next.

Immigration curbs Cabinet waits to present own plans on immigration

The government has rejected a proposal aimed at reversing immigration curbs for European Union citizens and came out in favour of presenting a ...

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Expat worries Where does a Brexit leave Brits in Switzerland?

Jo Fahy and Thomas Stephens

Some answers to the key questions for British expats in Switzerland.

opinion After the Brexit earthquake

Klaus Dingwerth

, St Gallen

Facing the leave vote, other EU members will not return to business as usual; talk about a new plan for renewing the EU will be omnipresent.

France-Switzerland Intensified border checks cause major delays

As a result of increased border checks after terror attacks in Paris, waiting times at typically porous crossings have ballooned for the 25,000 ...

‘Swexit’ Switzerland’s special EU deal

Michele Andina and Matthew Allen

Brexit – yes or no? If the United Kingdom were to leave the European Union, would it work out a series of bilateral agreements, similar to the ...

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Switzerland and the EU

A troubled relationship. Switzerland has a turbulent relationship with the European Union. While many Swiss would be happy to join the EU, there ...

Vote FAQs Immigration: one vote, many questions

Stefania Summermatter and Armando Mombelli

When Swiss voters decided on February 9 to back immigrant quotas, they raised not only the blood pressure of European Union politicians but also ...

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‘Excellent Science’ Swiss researchers secure 22 EU grants

Quota raised Non-EU skilled worker visas to be increased

Finance Bankers worry over Geneva’s status

Immigration quotas No EU-Swiss agreement during Juncker’s visit

Brexit & Switzerland Swiss role in flux

Free movement negotiations EU considers Swiss worker priority in talks

Brexit effect EU ambassador: there is goodwill in Brussels for Swiss

Bern and Brussels EU leader says Swiss immigration solution is crucial

Brexit fallout Swiss participation in EU science projects at risk

Press review Brexit prompts critical reactions in Swiss media

The immigration question: background and history

Migration series (part 4) Which European countries attract the most immigrants?

Lessons for Brexit? Free movement of EU workers has worked for Switzerland – so far

A history Swiss immigration policy has always put pragmatism first

Swiss-EU ties Bilateral agreements crucial, says Nestlé CEO

European Union Swiss cities profit from EU immigration

Syrian refugee crisis Swiss pledge to take part in EU refugee programme

Refugee survey One in two Swiss in favour of closing borders

Switzerland-EU New immigration vote ‘inevitable’, says EU

Introducing quotas Switzerland ‘heading for a breach of contract with EU’

Human rights ‘In most countries, migrants just disappear’

Challenging negotiations

EU relations Swiss opt for ‘Euro-compatible’ scheme to limit immigration

Explainer Swiss immigration quotas: where do we stand?

Immigration curbs Cabinet waits to present own plans on immigration

Immigration initiative Brussels fears Swiss plan could discriminate EU citizens

Free movement negotiations EU considers Swiss worker priority in talks

Immigration vote Sommaruga admits major EU concession is ‘unrealistic’

Back to the ballot box? Blocher mulls new initiative to reduce immigration

Post-Brexit solutions British interested in Swiss model to save Europe ties

Immigration policy Post-Brexit, fixing bilateral deals a priority for Swiss

Direct Democracy on trial Brexit, or the explosive force of separation

Cross-border relations

Expat worries Where does a Brexit leave Brits in Switzerland?

opinion After the Brexit earthquake

France-Switzerland Intensified border checks cause major delays

Bilateral ties The Swiss need Europe, but does Europe need them?

Banking secrecy Officials sign Swiss-EU data exchange deal

Undiplomatic gesture Selfie ruffles Swiss-French relations – for a moment

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Cross-border workers More French commuters head for Switzerland

Switzerland-EU EU packaging regulation triggers uncertainty

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