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OECD praises integration of immigrants in Switzerland

OECD attests to the successful integration of immigrants in Switzerland
OECD attests to the successful integration of immigrants in Switzerland Keystone-SDA

The integration of immigrants is working well in Switzerland, according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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The employment rate of immigrants in Switzerland (77%) is well above the OECD average. By international comparison, immigrants are well educated and make an active effort to learn a national language.

The study considers that action needs to be taken on the integration of women, who find it harder than men to gain a foothold in the labour market.

Immigrants are people born abroad who now live in Switzerland. Three quarters of them entered the country as a result of the EU’s free movement policy. The study was commissioned by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

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