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A Federal Administrative Court ruling has upheld the revocation of a naturalised Swiss citizen’s nationality despite concerns about possible statelessness. The article should explain the legal threshold for denaturalisation, the terrorism-related facts of the case and the wider human-rights implications.
13 days ago · 1 source
Citizenship
The path to Swiss citizenship is set for a major overhaul as the Federal Council begins digitalizing naturalization processes from August 1st. To aid applicants, a new app has also been launched to help them prepare for the citizenship exam.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Politics
The Swiss government is set to modernise its naturalisation process by introducing digital applications starting from August 1st. The change is part of a series of updates for the coming month, and is complemented by new third-party apps designed to help applicants prepare for the citizenship exam.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Citizenship
Starting August 1st, the Federal Council will begin digitalizing the application and processing procedures for Swiss citizenship, aiming to modernize and streamline the path to naturalization.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Government
From August 1st, the Swiss government will begin rolling out a new digital process for naturalisation applications, aiming to modernise and streamline the path to obtaining citizenship.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Government
The Swiss Federal Council is launching the digitalization of the naturalization process starting August 1st, 2026. This move aims to modernize and streamline the administrative path to obtaining Swiss citizenship for future applicants across the country.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Expats
A growing number of US citizens living in Switzerland are renouncing their American passports. While tax burdens are a known factor, the phenomenon highlights a more complex set of motivations behind this irreversible decision.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Politics
A political clash over citizenship is unfolding as Switzerland's National Council rejected a proposal to ease naturalization requirements, even as a separate 'Democracy Initiative' to streamline the process has successfully gathered enough signatures to force a national vote.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Politics
The Swiss House of Representatives has voted decisively against a popular initiative aimed at simplifying the naturalisation process and making criteria uniform across the nation, sending the proposal to the Senate.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Politics
The Swiss House of Representatives has voted by a two-thirds majority against a popular initiative that aimed to simplify the naturalisation process and centralize criteria at the federal level, sending the proposal to the Senate for further debate.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Expat Life
Impending changes to the UK's ETA border system have ignited confusion and anger among British-Swiss dual citizens. Unclear guidance and the potential requirement to hold a valid UK passport for entry are drawing criticism of what some call a 'money-making racket'.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Politics
Following a similar move by its sister canton, Basel-Country is evaluating a proposal to scrap naturalisation fees for young foreigners under 25 applying for Swiss citizenship, aiming to lower barriers to integration.
The Local Switzerland
Politics
The canton of Basel-Country is exploring a proposal to eliminate naturalisation fees for foreign residents under the age of 25 who apply for Swiss citizenship, potentially following the example set by its sister canton, Basel-City.
The Local Switzerland
Law
An Aargau court has overturned a naturalization refusal for an Eritrean woman, ruling that teenage pranks like egg-throwing are not sufficient grounds to deny a Swiss passport. The decision sets a precedent on the interpretation of integration criteria.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Politics
A new political battle over immigration is taking shape as the Swiss People's Party proposes measures to cap non-native speaking pupils in schools. This comes as recent data shows a fall in net migration, complicating a debate that also includes a recent parliamentary rejection of shortening the wait time for citizenship.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Justice
A foreigner who was denied Swiss citizenship has won a court appeal after judges ruled that many of the questions posed by the local commune during the naturalisation process were 'inadmissible'.
The Local Switzerland
Naturalization
A new political motion tabled by the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) seeks to significantly toughen the language requirements for applicants seeking Swiss citizenship, sparking a new debate on integration and national identity.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
