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The Geneva cantonal parliament has passed a new law on swimwear in public swimming pools that effectively bans the burkini. The rules stipulate that permitted attire must be above the knees and leave the arms bare, a move brought forward by the right-wing majority.
An American resident's social media post about local 'hostility' has triggered a widespread debate within Switzerland's expat community, prompting many others to share their own, often more positive, experiences of living in the country.
Following a similar move by its sister canton, Basel-Country is evaluating a proposal to scrap naturalisation fees for young foreigners under 25 applying for Swiss citizenship, aiming to lower barriers to integration.
The canton of Basel-Country is exploring a proposal to eliminate naturalisation fees for foreign residents under the age of 25 who apply for Swiss citizenship, potentially following the example set by its sister canton, Basel-City.
New data from Zurich, Switzerland's second-highest canton for naturalization, reveals a disparity in citizenship applications, showing that residents in wealthier areas are statistically more likely to seek a Swiss passport, adding a new dimension to the national integration debate.
A new OECD study highlights Switzerland's effective integration of its immigrant population, noting a high employment rate and strong language acquisition efforts. However, the report also points to a persistent gender gap in the labor market for foreign-born women.
Dutch couple's naturalization rejection after 20 years in Switzerland due to insufficient social integration raises questions about citizenship criteria.
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