The Reformed and Catholic churches are becoming politically active again and are launching an appeal for foreigners in need
Since 2019, migration offices have been able to expel foreigners without a Swiss passport if they receive social assistance. A parliamentary initiative wants to change that – but it has to clear the Council of States hurdle.
Rita Famos, President of the Evangelical Reformed Church and Bishop Felix Gmür, President of the Swiss Bishops’ Conference, have jointly written a letter to members of the Council of States.
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Two and a half years after their controversial commitment to the Responsible Business Initiative, the two regional churches are once again speaking out politically. But this time united – and in a church-religious core business.
