Over a million foreign residents in Switzerland have consistently not applied for swiss citizenship, as revealed in a Gazeta Express report on March 12, 2026, at 20:16. Despite fulfilling all required conditions for naturalization, this trend persists. The situation arose following a study commissioned by the Federal Council to investigate the underlying causes of this pattern.
The report highlights that a considerable number of long-term residents, who are eligible for swiss citizenship, do not proceed with the process. This information was previously detailed by albinfo.ch. Representatives from various cantons and municipalities involved in the naturalization process examined and considered the study’s conclusions.
Yesterday, discussions took place at the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Officials from both canton and municipal authorities collaborated to analyze the findings and contemplate the implications. The aim was to understand why so many individuals, meeting the criteria, have not sought to become swiss citizens.
The ongoing situation underscores a complex dynamic within the country’s integration process.
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