Examples of Swiss citizens in a sentence
All Swiss citizens over the age of eighteen, unless they lack legal capacity due to mental illness or mental incapacity, have political rights in federal matters.
The right to permanent residence, family reunification and social benefits may be restricted.3 The annual quantitative limits and quotas for foreign nationals in gainful employ- ment must be determined according to Switzerland's general economic interests, while giving priority to Swiss citizens; the limits and quotas must include cross- border commuters.
Article 4 of the Swiss citizens' rights agreement (methods and principles relating to the effect, the implementation and the application of the agreement).
But Swiss citizens may demand a referendum (“facultative referendum”) on the proposed legislation by collecting at least 50’000 signatures out of approximately 4.9 million registered voters.
But in contrast to other countries, all law amendments are subject to ‘facultative referenda’, i.e. a relatively small number of Swiss citizens (50’000 from a total of almost 8 million inhabitants) can demand a popular vote on the respective amendments before they are enacted Moreover, all constitutional amendments are subject to ‘mandatory referendum’.
We define “PREMIUM” Internet banking as BASIC plus at least three other services.
Articles 17(1) and (3) and 20(3) of the Swiss citizens' rights agreement (restrictions of the rights of entry and residence).
Many Swiss citizens understand English and/or a second national language of Switzerland.
EU citizens, nationals of EEA states and Swiss citizens enjoy freedom of movement for workers and may exercise any self-employed or dependant gainful employment without the need for an interview at the Foreigners Registration Department.
For guidance on the EUSS, see EU Settlement Scheme: EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members.