Swiss referendum to limit immigration complicates EU ties

Name: Swiss referendum to limit immigration complicates EU ties
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P127S
Description: Swiss citizens narrowly voted Sunday to impose quotas on the number of foreigners allowed to enter their country. While Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, the new referendum threatens an agreement with the rest of Europe that allows the free movement of workers. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 02/12/2014 | 2m 7s

Swiss citizens narrowly voted Sunday to impose quotas on the number of foreigners allowed to enter their country. While Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, the new referendum threatens an agreement with the rest of Europe that allows the free movement of workers. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 02/12/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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Swiss referendum to limit immigration complicates EU ties

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