A Swiss People’s Party parliamentarian wants to speed up the deportation of failed asylum seekers – and suggests cantons which are faster than others should be financially rewarded.
Mike Egger says it’s not acceptable that some cantons deport those denied permission to stay quicker than others.
But the State Secretariat for Migration says there are many reasons why some are not deported faster than others due to lack of paperwork or legal appeals.
Woman dies in Carouge after home attack
In Geneva, a 52-year-old woman was found dead early Saturday morning in her apartment in Carouge.
French speaking cantons unite against SSR vote
The French-speaking cantons are drawing a firm line against cutting the licence fee that funds the Swiss public broadcaster, the SSR.
US is now in surplus with Swiss trade
In the tariff dispute with Switzerland, Donald Trump is suddenly short one key argument.
Migros recalls baby formula
Babybio Optima infant formula has been pulled from Migros shelves in French-speaking Switzerland.
Geneva teachers warn over Roblox
Geneva is sounding the alarm over Roblox.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
