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Switzerland must be able to control immigration, says head of business federation

Release Date: 2024-12-18
Media: SWI swissinfo.ch
Summary: Switzerland's economy relies heavily on skilled foreign workers, a necessity driven by demographic trends. However, the recent increase in immigration, particularly asylum migration, has raised concerns. Mäder, a representative of Swiss business, argued that while Switzerland needs foreign workers, the growing pressure on resources due to immigration is fueling negative associations. He criticized the current immigration system for not aligning with the job market or the original purpose of asylum policies. Mäder also expressed skepticism about an immigration fee, calling it bureaucratic and inefficient, and emphasized that the infrastructure requires urgent investments to handle the growing population. Business representatives must also address public concerns, but this effort cannot be made by the economy alone.
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