Tag: Switzerland

EU suspends Swiss Erasmus Participation for 2014

Feb 28, 2014

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The New European

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Swiss students will not be able to take part in the Erasmus Plus exchange programme anymore, as Swiss voters decided in a referendum to re-introduce quotes for EU immigrants.
Swiss Businesses Against More Restrictions on Immigration

Jan 8, 2014

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The New European

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Swiss business groups rallied together on Monday (6 January) to urge voters to reject a proposal drafted by right-wing populists that would re-impose quotas on immigrants for European Union citizens. The businesses countries warned that the law would increase a shortage of skilled workers and hinder their competitiveness. A referendum will be held on 9 February…