Schweiz
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, authorities deployed a myriad of „exceptional“ measures that severely impacted the possibilities of human movement. States restricted, controlled and monitored people on the move at various social and spatial scales. The emerging „regime of (im)mobility“ turned out to be highly differential and
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The future looked bright when Jennifer moved to Switzerland for her new job over a year ago. And yet, here she was, sitting at the kitchen table, frustrated by the events of the past week, not getting the promotion she was promised, and no one turning up for her birthday
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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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