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The Federal Council Strongly Rejects the "Border Protection" Initiative

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On behalf of the Federal Council, Beat Jans strongly opposed the text, believing that it would put Switzerland at great risk more than it would protect it.It is a staggering message from the Federal Council against the popular initiative of the UDC.On Friday, the Minister of the Federal Department of Justice and Police, Beat Jans, denounced a text that threatens Switzerland's prosperity and internal security, and runs counter to its humanitarian…

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On behalf of the Federal Council, Beat Jans strongly opposed the text, believing that it would put Switzerland at great risk more than it would protect it.It is a staggering message from the Federal Council against the popular initiative of the UDC.On Friday, the Minister of the Federal Department of Justice and Police, Beat Jans, denounced a text that threatens Switzerland's prosperity and internal security, and runs counter to its humanitarian…

·Geneva, Switzerland
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The SVP Border Protection Initiative could cost Switzerland up to 16 billion Swiss francs per year, says the Federal Council.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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The SVP wants the borders to be systematically controlled, which puts Schengen Dublin at risk, says Justice Minister Beat Jans.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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A video between constitutional rhetoric and financial reality... where the political forces stand from the federal border?

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The Federal Council rejects the SVP's border protection initiative. It leads to higher costs, he warns.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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With its border protection initiative, the SVP wants to limit immigration and carry out rigorous personal controls. Minister of Asylum Beat Jans explains why the government rejects the issue – now live.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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20 Minuten broke the news in Zürich, Switzerland on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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