Switzerland: Foreigners sign integration contract

[Francis Hult]

SwissInfo.ch

 

Foreigners sign integration contract

 

Some 80 foreigners living in Basel and Zurich are about to take part in Switzerland's first integration contract programme.

 

But official support for the pioneering scheme varies between German- and French-speaking regions, with the latter generally more sceptical about its value in helping people feel part of Swiss society.

 

In all, 40 foreigners from Basel and 40 from Zurich have agreed to join the pilot project and follow a language or integration course. In return, the state will grant or extend their residence permit.

 

Full story:

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front/Foreigners_sign_integration_contract.html?siteSect=106&sid=8965556&cKey=1207994230000&ty=st

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