Author: Metka Hercog

Different Ways of Involvement: Migrants’ Political Participation

21.12.2018 , in ((Blog series, Politique, Skills and Migration)) , ((Pas de commentaires))

Immigration to Switzerland is highly selective and predominantly temporary. This has implications for migrants’ engagement and social inclusion. Residing on a short-term basis affects migrants’ relationship with the environment they live in. Then again, new residents are better educated than ever, which has implications for their ability to act. There ...

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In the Aftermath of US Presidential Elections

09.12.2016 , in ((Politique)) , ((Pas de commentaires))

Recently we witnessed the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States of America. Given that he has no prior political experience, his election was for a long time considered unthinkable. And since he built his election campaign on xenophobic, racist and sexist language, many dreaded such an outcome. Immediately, questions were also raised about what Trump’s election means for international relations and whether it will boost other populist movements worldwide. ...

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