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Starting August 1st, the Federal Council will begin digitalizing the application and processing procedures for Swiss citizenship, aiming to modernize and streamline the path to naturalization.
about 1 month ago · 3 sources
Law
In a significant ruling on naturalization, a court in Aargau has determined that minor offenses committed as a teenager, such as egg-throwing, do not justify the denial of a Swiss passport, upholding an Eritrean woman's appeal.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Law
An Aargau court has overturned a naturalization refusal for an Eritrean woman, ruling that teenage pranks like egg-throwing are not sufficient grounds to deny a Swiss passport. The decision sets a precedent on the interpretation of integration criteria.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Swiss Citizenship
A Swiss court has ruled in favor of a foreigner who was denied citizenship, finding that many of the questions asked by the commune during the naturalization test were 'inadmissible'. The ruling highlights ongoing scrutiny of the fairness and consistency of the Swiss citizenship process.
The Local Switzerland
Naturalization
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.
The Local Switzerland
Naturalization
A new political motion tabled by the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) seeks to significantly toughen the language requirements for applicants seeking Swiss citizenship, sparking a new debate on integration and national identity.
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