The Migration-Mobility Survey allows us to explore the experiences of new migrants settling in Switzerland. This survey includes questions about the assistance they received upon their initial period of arrival. One of the key advantages of the data is that it allows one to distinguish between the role of personal
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Since the beginning of the nccr — on the move, particular attention has been given to providing a comprehensive statistical analysis of migration trends in Switzerland. To proceed, we devised an approach based on using existing data but also conducting an innovative “Migration-Mobility” Survey to gather insights. Now, let us
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In 2023, it is anticipated that Switzerland’s net immigration within its foreign permanent resident population will most likely reach a new record level. This can be attributed to its dynamic labor market and the inclusion of refugees from Ukraine, the majority of whom will be recognized as part of the
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Vorhersagen des Bundesamtes für Statistik sehen uns auf eine Schweiz mit 10 Millionen Einwohner*innen zusteuern. Allerdings werden sich diese sehr ungleich über das Staatsgebiet verteilen: Bestehende Ballungsräume werden noch grösser, periphere Gebiete relativ und zum Teil auch absolut gesehen gar kleiner. Mit ein Faktor für diese zunehmende territoriale Ungleichheit ist
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Over the past few months, Switzerland’s changing population trends have received increasing media coverage and gained the interest of certain political circles. While this is not new, the increase in population in Switzerland regularly raises questions as to whether this trend can be changed. And at what cost? Or would
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