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EU officials debate sanctions after Switzerland restricts immigration

Switzerland isn't an European Union member, but still benefits from the charter. Official members say the country is cherry-picking which laws to follow.

The European Union is trying to figure out what to do with a non-member in their midst, after voters in Switzerland passed a referendum to puts limits on the number of foreigners who can live and work there.  The BBC’s Imogen Foulks joined us from Geneva to tell us more.

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EU officials debate sanctions after Switzerland restricts immigration