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Switzerland’s asylum application forecast for 2026 has been cut to about 22,000, below the previous estimate of 26,000. The decline is concentrated among applicants from Afghanistan, Turkey and Eritrea, while forced returns continue to rise, creating a story about both falling arrivals and expanding enforcement.
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asylum
The State Secretariat for Migration has lowered its forecast for Swiss asylum applications in 2026 to around 22,000, down from an earlier estimate of 26,000. Applications from Afghanistan, Turkey and Eritrea have fallen, while forced removals continue to increase.
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Ukraine
Canton Vaud has moved to withdraw emergency assistance from roughly 40 Ukrainians whose applications for S permits were rejected. Several decisions have been appealed, while aid organisations and political parties have condemned the measure and questioned how vulnerable people will be supported during the legal process.
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asylum
The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) announced that asylum applications fell by 7.1% in 2025 and projects a further drop to 25,000 new applications in 2026. People from Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Turkey submitted the most applications last year.
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Iran
In response to the ongoing violent repression of protests in Iran, the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) has frozen the expulsion of Iranian nationals, including rejected asylum-seekers, granting them provisional admission.
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asylum
State Secretary for Migration announces end to separate secure facilities, opts for integration within existing centers to improve asylum seeker management.
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migration
While Switzerland's immigration numbers draw attention, new data reveals significant outbound migration with 90,000 foreigners leaving annually, highlighting the complex reality of Swiss population dynamics.
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demographics
New demographic forecasts show Switzerland's population growth will be driven almost entirely by migration, with natural population growth turning negative from 2035.
Le News
demographics
Swiss citizens living abroad increased by 1.6% last year, with three-quarters holding multiple nationalities. France remains the top destination with 212,100 Swiss residents.
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retirement
Growing number of Swiss pensioners withdrawing retirement capital to relocate to more affordable countries, highlighting pension system challenges.
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pension
Growing number of Swiss retirees withdraw pension capital and relocate to more affordable countries, highlighting mounting challenges in retirement affordability.
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international organizations
International Organisation for Migration's Geneva headquarters to reduce workforce by 20% due to US foreign aid cuts, impacting global migration management.
Le News
politics
Swiss government calls for mandatory participation in EU's reformed migration and asylum system, citing Schengen obligations and need for more efficient border management.
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politics
Switzerland ends development assistance to Eritrea following lack of progress on migration cooperation and asylum seeker returns.
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