After speculation the government would cut the numbers of work permits for non-EU nationals, it has decided to leave the figure unchanged for next year.
The Federal Council has seemingly backed down following a backlash from cantons and businesses.
The State Secretariat for Migration points out that not all the quotas are used anyway.
A special quota for UK nationals will also continue, unchanged. The government had considered ending the ring-fenced number.
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Autumn arrives in Switzerland
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Driver warning in Vaud
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Mixed results in school classrooms
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Good news for household bills
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Fuel reserves now in use
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