Switzerland has lost its appeal to Russians. This is what emerges from the latest statistics on visas delivered by the State Secretariat for Migration. The question is increasingly political, as the European Union (EU) is considering restricting access to the Schengen area, of which Switzerland is a part, to Russian nationals. Foreign ministers are debating it from Tuesday evening in Prague, at the initiative of the Czech Republic, which chairs the EU.
Russians love holidays in Europe but shun Switzerland
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
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Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Prize-winning journalist with over 20 years of international news experience. Alexandra leads the editorial team, ensuring every story meets the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.