Dismay from Swiss expats at consulate closures
Cuts in Switzerland’s diplomatic network and a reform of regulations for Swiss schools abroad have marked discussions at a meeting of the governing body of the expatriate organisation. The assembly in the city of Lausanne on Friday heard some details about the latest round of changes at embassies and consulates general, notably in the United States and Canada. As part of a cost-cutting programme launched by parliament, the consulates general in Chicago and Toronto will be closed, while the office in Los Angeles is set to be downgraded... Читать дальше...