Swiss Group Petitions to Lower Residency Requirement for Naturalisation to 5 Years
Swiss Organisation Submits Petition to Reduce Residency Period for Naturalisation to 5 Years
The Swiss civil society alliance Aktion Vierviertel has submitted the For a Modern Citizenship initiative in Bern, Switzerland, after gathering over 104,603 certified signatures out of a total of 135,000 signatures. The initiative aims to modernize Switzerland’s naturalisation process by reducing the residency requirement and implementing updated criteria.
Proposed Changes to the Federal Constitution
The initiative suggests the following changes for the naturalisation of foreign nationals in Switzerland:
- Residency Requirement: Candidates should be legal residents for five years (reduced from the current ten years).
- Clean Record: Applicants must not have committed serious offences or served long-term prison sentences.
- Security Assurance: Candidates must not pose a threat to Switzerland’s internal or external security.
- Language Proficiency: Basic proficiency in a national language (German, Italian, or French) is required.
Support from Swiss Political and Civil Organisations
The initiative has received backing from various political parties and organisations, including:
- Social Democrats (SP)
- The Greens
- Operation Libero
- Foundation for Direct Democracy
- Campax
- Unia
- HEKS
Naturalisation Statistics for 2023
Data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) shows that 41,200 people acquired Swiss citizenship in 2023, with:
- 47% men and 52.4% women.
- 82.7% of new citizens originating from European countries (34,100 people), including 25,300 from EU/EFTA nations.
- 2,500 from Africa, 1,900 from America, and 2,500 from Asia.
Pathways to Citizenship
- Standard Naturalisation: The most common method, with 33,900 new Swiss citizens in 2023.
- Simplified Naturalisation: Granted to 7,200 individuals last year.
Aiming for a Modern Citizenship
The For a Modern Citizenship initiative aims to create a more inclusive and accessible process for foreign nationals seeking Swiss citizenship, while ensuring national security and integration through clear and fair requirements. If implemented, the proposal could significantly shorten the time it takes for eligible residents to become Swiss citizens.
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