Swiss referendum calls for introduction of immigration quotas
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18:20 18/02/2014
A referendum held in Switzerland has narrowly backed the introduction of tighter immigration controls. 50.3% of those who voted supported the introduction of the controls and, according to the Swiss...
UK will limit immigrants' right to challenge immigration decisions
18:57 30/04/2013
Chris Grayling, the UK's Lord Chancellor, (as the justice minister is called in the UK) has announced changes to the justice system which will limit the right of people to use the courts to challenge...
EU proposes rules to suspend passport-free travel in parts of Europe
16:56 13/06/2012
Under newly proposed rules, European Union countries would be able to suspend passport-free travel in parts of Europe for up to two years. There are currently little or no border controls between the...
Ireland to offer special resident visas for investors interested in immigrating
16:42 05/03/2012
Under proposals to be laid out soon, Ireland will begin to offer special visas to individuals who invest in Ireland. It is hoped that wealthy individuals from outside the EU will wish to take...
New Laws to prevent forced marriages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
16:56 27/11/2008
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Under these new laws which are the first to specifically...
Germany debates integration of immigrants into society
14:29 16/07/2007
• Watch This Video German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted a national immigration summit on 12 July 2007 about integrating Germany 's immigrants. At the same time, the country is debating the question...
