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> The current system permitting freedom of movement across the continent while devolving immigration policy entirely to members creates a fundamental tension th
by tonfa 3mo ago
> The current system permitting freedom of movement across the continent while devolving immigration policy entirely to members creates a fundamental tension the EU needs to resolve. Because otherwise, Berlin can basically dictate EU immigration single handedly, which is bound to generate backlash even if they run a perfect programme.
You do realize German nationals (followed by French) are the top contingent in term of immigration to Swizerland.
(Only EU citizens benefit from freedom of movement to settle in Switzerland)
- JumpCrisscross 3mo ago> You do realize German nationals (followed by French) are the top contingent in term of immigration to Swizerland Yes. I’m also conceding to the SVP the observation that a good fraction of said nationals are recently naturalized.
- tonfa 3mo agoIf the SVP says it, it must be true :) What's their sources? I'm sure they could find a couple of anecdotes, doesn't make it significant.
- JumpCrisscross 3mo ago> What's their sources? Don’t know, don’t care. Mine are conversations in Zürich.
- includenotfound 3mo agoAssume it's true for the sake of argument. Do you think that would be an issue then?