Swiss take Muslim assimilation seriously; girls can’t become citizens if they refuse coed swim class

Jul 1, 2016 by Jill

by Ann Corcoran, Refugee Resettlement Watch:

Switzerland is one of the few countries in Europe not completely inundated with migrants from the Middle East and Africa. And, if this news gets out in a big way, maybe fewer Muslim migrants will be knocking on their doors.

From the Washington Times:

The Swiss government recently rejected citizenship for two Muslim immigrant girls who refused to swim with boys in a coed class at school, USA Today said Tuesday, citing reports from Swiss media outlets.

“The girls, whose names were not disclosed, said their religion prevents them from participating in compulsory swimming lessons with males in the pool at the same time,” USA Today reported. “Their naturalization application was rejected because the sisters did not comply with the school curriculum, Basel authorities said.”

“In Switzerland, unlike in the United States and many other countries, integration into society is more important for naturalization than knowledge of national history or politics,” USA Today explained. “Candidates for citizenship must prove that they are well assimilated in their communities and respect local customs and traditions.”

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