Switzerland Must Join EU Migration Pact, Government Declares

Swiss government calls for mandatory participation in EU's reformed migration and asylum system, citing Schengen obligations and need for more efficient border management.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland must participate in EU Migration Pact as a Schengen/Dublin signatory
The pact consists of ten texts aimed at reforming European migration system
Five of the ten texts are fully or partially binding for Switzerland
Switzerland must adapt its legislation to comply with new EU regulations

By The Numbers

6 years

New minimum age for Eurodac database inclusion (reduced from 14)

They Said

"The pact aims to make the European migration and asylum system more efficient, more resilient to crises, and more inclusive"
— Swiss Government

Swiss Government's Stance on EU Migration Pact

Key Components of the Migration Pact

Legislative Changes and Adaptations

Impact on Swiss Border Management

Sources & References

Switzerland must participate in EU Migration Pact, says government

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Key Takeaways

Switzerland must participate in EU Migration Pact as a Schengen/Dublin signatory
The pact consists of ten texts aimed at reforming European migration system
Five of the ten texts are fully or partially binding for Switzerland
Switzerland must adapt its legislation to comply with new EU regulations

By The Numbers

6 years

New minimum age for Eurodac database inclusion (reduced from 14)

They Said

"The pact aims to make the European migration and asylum system more efficient, more resilient to crises, and more inclusive"
— Swiss Government

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Swiss Government's Stance on EU Migration Pact

Key Components of the Migration Pact

Legislative Changes and Adaptations

Impact on Swiss Border Management

Sources & References

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