Almost two-thirds of people who move to Switzerland want to stay, according to an analysis by the Federal Statistical Office on international migration.
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Dos tercios de los inmigrantes quieren quedarse en Suiza
This desire is particularly strong among people from European countries that do not belong to the EU, the Demos studyExternal link revealed on Monday. The data on migration has been gathered since 1998.
In 2022, 41% of the permanent resident population aged 15 or over and born abroad said they had migrated to Switzerland for family reasons and 37% said they had come for professional reasons, the statistical office said. The next two most frequently cited reasons were asylum (6%) and studies (4%).
Men more often gave their job as the reason and women their family. For people from EU and EFTA states, their job was also frequently the reason, while for other groups of countries the main reason was family reunification.
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Almost four out of ten Swiss residents have migration background
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Federal Statistical Office figures published on Thursday show that 2.9 million permanent residents were of migrant origin in 2021.
In 2021, 63% of immigrants said they wanted to stay in Switzerland permanently, 9% planned to stay for at least five years, and only 2% intended to leave in less than five years. A quarter were undecided.
Retirement and family reasons were the most commonly cited reasons for wanting to leave, followed by professional reasons and homesickness.
Job and family are also reasons for emigration from Switzerland, with retirement also increasingly mentioned.
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Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know
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Legal changes coming into force in Switzerland on February 1
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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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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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Expat life in Switzerland – parts of it are excellent
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Migrants refuse social assistance to keep residency rights
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Some migrants are being forced onto poverty by Swiss laws that can remove residency rights if they claim welfare payments.
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