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Swiss voters back quotas for all immigrants

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Voters in Switzerland narrowly backed a proposal to limit immigration Feb. 9, in a blow for the government after it had warned that the measure could harm the economy and relations with the European Union.

The decision follows a successful last-minute campaign by nationalist groups that stoked fears of overpopulation and rising numbers of Muslims in the Alpine nation.

The proposal introduces quotas for all types of immigrants, but it is unclear how the government will implement it. (AP)

スイス、国民投票で移民を規制へ

スイスで２月９日、移民の受け入れを制限することの是非を問う国民投票が行なわれ、僅差で可決された。スイスはEU 非加盟国だが、EU との関係悪化が懸念される。

The Japan Times ST: February 21, 2014