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Spread the benefits of globalisation, Swiss president tells world leaders

This content was published on Jun 28, 2000 Ogi said that global economic progress had to be accompanied by social responsibility. He also called for the creation of a small council, similar to the United Nations Security Council, to put into practice the resolutions of conferences like the current Social Summit in Geneva. The Forum features discussions on some 50 topics of international…

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Confronting Swiss refugee policy, past and present, in school

This content was published on Jun 27, 2000 The controversy over Switzerland’s wartime refugee policy, with the country standing accused of turning back Jews fleeing the Nazis, has shown a certain ignorance or unwillingness on the part of the Swiss when it comes to dealing with the past. Many schoolteachers feel increasingly puzzled or even helpless when faced with questions from students about…

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Interior minister says EU application long overdue

This content was published on Jun 27, 2000 She called for the membership application, which was frozen in 1992, to be revived within three years so that a referendum can be held by 2006. The Social Democratic minister rejected claims she was pressing for an acceleration of steps towards the EU. “A vote in 2006, 14 years after the membership bid was handed…

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Social Summit takes to the streets of Geneva

This content was published on Jun 27, 2000 Twenty-six street theatre groups from all over the world took part in the event along the lakeside, which culminated with a brief but impressive fireworks and laser show which lit up the Jet d’Eau, the 140-metre fountain in the city’s harbour. The colourful fire and light display, meant to symbolise the convergence of the five…

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Foreign population inches towards 20 per cent mark

This content was published on Jun 26, 2000 The Federal Aliens Office said on Monday the number of foreign residents had risen by 20,000 over the past year, to just under 1.38 million. The figures exclude seasonal workers, asylum-seekers and international civil servants. The single largest group of nationals is from Italy: with 325,000 people, they make up 23.7 per cent of the…

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Foreign population inches towards 20 per cent mark

This content was published on Jun 26, 2000 The Federal Aliens Office said on Monday the number of foreign residents had risen by 20,000 over the past year, to just under 1.38 million. The figures exclude seasonal workers, asylum-seekers and international civil servants. The single largest group of nationals is from Italy: with 325,000 people, they make up 23.7 per cent of the…

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Germany and Switzerland compare notes on army reform

This content was published on Jun 26, 2000 The Swiss government has proposed slashing the army from its current strength of 360,000 troops to 120,000, not including up to 80,000 reservists. Germany is expected to have a total of half a million under colours, including reservists. Both ministers reiterated their determination to retain conscription as a means of recruitment. Scharping said he was…

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Dreifuss calls for unity in the fight against poverty

This content was published on Jun 25, 2000 The forum was funded by the Swiss government and is aimed at offering a voice to non-governmental organsiations, unions, and other sections of civil society on the issues of globalisation. Around 3,500 participants have been registered. Dreifuss said the alternative forum was an opportunity for all parties concerned to get together and exchange points of…

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UN world summit for social development opening in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 25, 2000 The special session of the United Nations General Assembly – the first to be held at the UN’s European headquarters at the Palais des Nations in Geneva – will bring together some 4,000 officials, but there are no heads of state or government leaders from industrialised countries attending the five-day conference. The summit is a…

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