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A Survey of Recently Arrived Foreigners in Switzerland: A Dive into Why and How?

24.10.2023 , in ((Migration-Mobility Survey '22)) , ((No Comments))

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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A Future for Ukrainian Refugees in Europe Beyond Temporary Protection

21.09.2023 , in ((Europe on the Brink)) , ((No Comments))

The future of Ukrainian refugees in Europe remains uncertain after the “Temporary Protection” measure adopted by the member states is no longer applicable. A European follow-up arrangement is necessary, which preserves Ukrainian’s freedom of movement and treats them like EU citizens. This would involve continued access to employment, housing, and ...

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How Trade Agreements Shape Switzerland’s Immigration Policy

23.08.2023 , in ((Gestion migratoire)) , ((No Comments))
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Preferential trade agreements (PTAs) are meant to facilitate trade between countries. Yet, beneath the surface of these economic treaties lies a lesser-known dimension that extends beyond trade – the intricate regulation of international migration. A new dataset produced by researchers from the nccr – on the move based on these ...

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Struktureller Rassismus: Jetzt sind die Institutionen gefordert

31.05.2023 , in ((Structural Racism)) , ((No Comments))

Rassismus ist grundsätzlich strukturell angelegt. Das zeigt eine neue Studie des Schweizerischen Forums für Migrations- und Bevölkerungsstudien (SFM) im Auftrag der Fachstelle für Rassismusbekämpfung (FRB). Sie legt dar, für welche Personen und in welcher Form struktureller Rassismus in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen vorkommt. Doch was bedeuten diese Ergebnisse für die Institutionen in ...

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Race, Rootedness and the Geographies of Sanctuary During the Pandemic

08.02.2023 , in ((Racism in International Migration)) , ((No Comments))

During a crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be an instinctive turn towards sanctuary and roots. In 2020, repatriation flights and exceptions from travel restrictions allowed particular categories of travelers to return home. But our ideas about sanctuary are also restrictive, implicitly leaning on often racialized assumptions about ...

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