Algerians lead in Swiss expulsion orders as overall removal measures increase
via Algérie3602 hours ago2 min read
Algerian nationals are at the forefront of expulsion orders in Switzerland, with official data indicating a 7.6% increase in overall removal measures over the past year, totaling 4,902 individuals. The Swiss newspaper Blick reported that as of Sunday, April 12, 2026, Algeria accounted for 780 expulsion cases, significantly more than Morocco with 285. These statistics primarily concern individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected. Iraqi nationals also represent a notable portion, with 264 individuals remaining in Switzerland despite having received a removal order. The State Secretariat for Migration SEM attributes delays in expulsions to complex legal procedures, administrative control timelines, and individual case specificities. Reduced flight availability to certain destinations, such as Iraq, further complicates the execution of these removals. Nicolas Cerclé, SEM spokesperson, highlighted Switzerland's organized return policy, supported by migration partnerships with approximately 70 countries. Switzerland's execution rate for expulsions in 2024 is around 69%, which is considerably higher than the European average of 20% to 30%. However, this success is impacted by a lack of cooperation from certain states, including Iran, Eritrea, and Cuba, which hinder numerous expulsion procedures.
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