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Swiss political leaders after the criminal foreigner initiative vote

A year after the minaret ban, the Swiss People’s Party has won another controversial vote: the automatic expulsion of non-Swiss offenders convicted of serious crimes. While the supporters are celebrating their victory, parliament will have to work hard to set out the specific detail needed to apply the initiative. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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