https://padlet.com/u1803000/v5hvre81gz48 en-us 2019-04-06 00:59:07 UTC 2025-11-05 15:08:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png u1803000 https://padlet.com/u1803000/v5hvre81gz48/wish/349117266 In the next blog will be explained in detail how is the immigration process in Switzerland. Highlighting the main social and economic aspects affected by this phenomenon and who are its protagonists. In addition, the different opportunities that this country offers to foreigners and how it is for them to live here will be analyzed.]]> 2019-04-06 03:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/u1803000/v5hvre81gz48/wish/349117266 u1803000 https://padlet.com/u1803000/v5hvre81gz48/wish/349117292 Currently, Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest proportion of foreign population, the vast majority of them are European citizens. Although the phenomenon is not new, immigration is at the center of the political debate. In February 2014, the town supported by a small majority a popular initiative that calls for stricter control of immigration. This happens because the foreign population in Switzerland totals more than two million people and represents 25% of the total population. Only oil countries or city-states like Luxembourg have higher percentages. The most common immigrants in Switzerland come from Germany, Italy, Portugal and France.

]]> 2019-04-06 03:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/u1803000/v5hvre81gz48/wish/349117292 u1803000 https://padlet.com/u1803000/v5hvre81gz48/wish/349118650 Regarding language, Switzerland is a multilingual country. It has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. German (Swiss and German dialect) is spoken by approximately 63 percent, French by about 23 percent, Italian by 8 percent and Romansh by less than 1 percent of the entire population. On the other hand, the Swiss are a town of tenants. According to the most recent census (of the year 2000), the number of owners of a home is only around 30 percent of the population. In addition, rental properties must be taken care of to be delivered as received. That means that "the natural deterioration" of housing is not acceptable in Switzerland. Cleaning companies have a lot of work in Switzerland.

A very special feature of this country is its cost of living, currently Switzerland has one of the highest in the world. The cities of Zurich and Geneva are the most expensive. An example of this is the amount of money needed to buy a home. A family of three needs $ 3,600 ($ 3,669 in February 2016) a month to live in Zurich, the study says, which is based on a basket of 122 products and services and doesn't include rent. Geneva, with $ 3,500 per month, is second on the list, ahead of New York (3 340). The rental of a two-bedroom house not furnished in Zurich costs on average about $ 2 390 per month. Regarding pets, the cat is the most common pet, with about 1.4 million cats roaming the roofs of Swiss homes. There are no special rules or limitations on cat ownership. The owners of these animals are not required to pay taxes for their pets. In the case of having dogs it's necessary to register the pet in the place of residence and pay an annual tax. For example, in Bern the rate is 115 Swiss francs (about $ 117).

Finally, with regard to integration, it's known that in Switzerland there is a lot of interest in the integration of foreigners and in their ability to express themselves in a national language. The official goal of the national integration policy is to achieve tolerance and mutual respect between Swiss and foreigners. The fastest path for economic integration is to be part of the country's workforce. However, social and cultural integration may be more difficult to achieve. Fortunately, there are many ways to integrate into Swiss society, such as sports, leisure and other cultural activities.

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