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...
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EU statistics agency says immigration is driving population growth
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EU leaders discuss immigration policy at Brussels summit
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Syrian refugees reach Europe
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Refugees from the Syrian civil war are attempting to enter Europe in large numbers. The Bulgarian government has asked for assistance from the European Union. As of 17th September, there were over 4,...
