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A new OECD study highlights Switzerland's effective integration of its immigrant population, noting a high employment rate and strong language acquisition efforts. However, the report also points to a persistent gender gap in the labor market for foreign-born women.
A new OECD study commends Switzerland for its successful integration of immigrants, noting a high employment rate of 77%. However, the report calls for action to improve labor market integration for immigrant women. This comes as new data shows two-thirds of deportation orders from 2024 have been completed.
The OECD forecasts modest 1.2% GDP growth for Switzerland in 2026 and 2027, citing global uncertainty. However, a separate report from the Federal Statistical Office shows that a 2% rise in nominal wages has outstripped inflation, leading to a slight increase in purchasing power for Swiss employees for the first time in nine months.
New international study places Switzerland 26th out of 29 OECD nations for working women's conditions, highlighting persistent gender equality challenges.
Swiss adults demonstrate above-average performance in reading, mathematics and problem-solving skills according to new OECD study, ranking particularly high in everyday mathematics.
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