March 17, 2025|
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|9 months agoRising Xenophobia: New Study Shows Increasing Anti-Foreign Sentiment in Switzerland
A government study reveals growing xenophobic attitudes in Switzerland, raising concerns about social cohesion and integration policies.
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- A new government study indicates that xenophobia in Switzerland is currently higher than in previous years.
- Anti-immigration campaigns led by right-wing political groups are identified as a primary driver of these rising sentiments.
- The study highlights a shift in public attitude, moving beyond historical reservations to more measurable xenophobia.
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Higher than previously
Level of Xenophobia
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"Some may say the Swiss have never been overly happy about the number of foreign nationals in the country, but a new government study shows there is more xenophobia now than previously."