Between the first and second half of 2022 the figure rose from 1,610 to 8,862, the German newspaper Bild reported on TuesdayExternal link. Bild referred to a response from the German interior ministry to a query from the right-wing AfD party.
The head of the German Federal Police Union, Heiko Teggatz, said the figures were unsurprising. “Turning people back, like [Germany can do] at the Austrian border, is not possible at the Swiss border,” he told the newspaper. “The [German] interior ministry still refuses to register border controls with Switzerland with the EU and thus deliberately shifts responsibility to the states and municipalities.”
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Switzerland criticised for ‘waving through’ migrants
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German authorities have criticised Switzerland for allowing migrants to transit to neighbouring countries.
The southwest state of Baden-Württemberg is particularly affected by irregular migration via Switzerland. Hans-Ulrich Rülke, leader of the Free Democratic Party in Baden-Württemberg, has therefore called for increased border controls – even on the Swiss side.
The national border must be “more effectively protected on the Swiss side against illegal migration”, he said, adding that “this protection does not seem to exist at the moment”.
Bild says the trend continued in January 2023. According to preliminary figures, there were 922 illegal entries via Switzerland – “and these are only the ones recorded”, it said, pointing out that the German police reckon they catch about a third of those people entering the country without authorisation.
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Switzerland and Germany adopt plan on irregular migration
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Swiss Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser have agreed to an action plan to combat irregular migration.
Legal changes coming into force in Switzerland on February 1
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Preventive regulation of the wolf population, rules for the import of dog puppies and higher minimum wages in the hospitality industry. On February 1, changes to laws and ordinances as well as other innovations come into force in Switzerland. Here is an overview:
International hot air balloon festival claims the skies of canton Vaud
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After a windy first day, the International Balloon Festival in Château-d'Oex (VD) took off on Sunday. Dozens of hot-air balloons took to the skies over the Vaud Alps.
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Switzerland is excluded by the US from the allied countries for unlimited access to chips required for artificial intelligence.
An award-winning documentary at the Solothurn Film Festival
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Eleonora Camizzi's documentary "Bilder im Kopf" (Images in Mind) won the Prix Visioni at the Solothurn Film Festival on Saturday evening. The prize, worth 20,000 Swiss francs, is one of three major awards at the film festival.
Liberal Greens join launch of initiative on parental leave
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The Liberal Greens (PVL) together with an alliance of representatives from economic, social and political circles are launching an initiative for an 18-week "family leave." This was decided today by delegates meeting in Thun (BE).
Palestinian solidarity demonstration draws 2,000 people in Geneva
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About 2,200 people took to the streets in Geneva today to show solidarity with the Palestinian poopolo and to denounce Swiss policy in the Middle East. The demonstration had been called by the BDS ("boycott, désinvestissement et sanctions") organization.
The 13th edition of Art Genève takes over Palexpo from Thursday
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The 13th edition of Art Genève takes place at Palexpo from Thursday to Sunday. A total of 81 international modern and contemporary art galleries will be exhibiting their works. Also on show: 22 institutional projects.
First day of balloon festival in Château d’Oex cancelled
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The first day of the International Balloon Festival in Château-d'Oex (VD) has been cancelled due to wind, organizers announced on Saturday. However, entertainment and captive flights will continue.
Swiss survey finds employee productivity rises with sense of belonging
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A good team increases productivity. 81% of employees in Switzerland perform better when they feel a sense of community with their colleagues.
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Illegal immigration into Switzerland almost tripled in 2022
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More than 52,000 cases of illegal migration were recorded from January to December, about 33,000 more than the previous year.
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