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Personenfreizügigkeit – what if they say ‘nein’?

Posted on 24th January 2009 by G W

Hmm… Good question Sir, says SF1. The short answer is somewhere between “business as usual” and “a pretence of normality, but ultimately being fucked”. If you speak German, and can decipher Swiss German, there’s a pretty interesting discussion of what … Continue reading →

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Freedom of movement treaty: meeting with Micheline Calmy-Rey

Posted on 8th January 2009 by G W

Not to bang on about it, but if you are interested in the upcoming referendum on Switzerland’s EU freedom of movement agreement, please note the following event: Personenfreizügigkeit mit der EU: Veranstaltung mit Micheline Calmy-Rey Event info: Host: SP6 Time … Continue reading →

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The difference is black and white.

Posted on 7th January 2009 by G W

Since being back in Zürich after a winter break, I’ve noticed that the political parties have stepped up their campaigning on both sides on the upcoming Swiss-EU freedom of movement bilateral treaty referendum. I discussed the issues surrounding the vote in … Continue reading →

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Hobson’s choice?

Posted on 19th December 2008 by G W

  On the 8th February 2009 Switzerland will vote on a referendum which will determine whether the state continues or re-negotiates its freedom of movement agreement with the European Union, of which it is not currently a member.   I … Continue reading →

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