Switzerland closes itself again

Do you remember my post about the the free movement of persons in Switzerland? If you don't, let me shortly remind you. Switzerland has signed several treaties with the EU which are aimed to enhance the businesses between the two parties. One of these treaties is related to the free movement of persons. Switzerland is supposed to prolong the treaty in December, when it will also include on their lists the two newest EU members: Romania and Bulgaria.

Today however, representatives from three parties have gathered enough signatures so that they can now propose in the Parliament a Referendum against this treaty. Probably the proposal won't pass through. Anyway, even the idea that members of three parties have considered taking this action is unbelievable.

In the world economy where Switzerland is one of the countries that benefits the most from the globalization (think of all the multinational companies headquartered in CH), it chooses to initiate such actions that makes it more difficult for the people to settle in the country. In the same line of reasoning, Switzerland needs to understand that it should keep itself open if it doesn't want to bear the consequences of companies leaving it because of its inflexible regulations.

Below you have the opinion of a tabloid newspaper about the free persons movement issue.
For the ones unfamiliar with this story, there is a long rivality between the Swiss and the Germans that is visible even at my university. Why? Germans are accused of coming to Switzerland for studies and then choosing not to leave the country anymore. Furthermore, due to the educational regulations, only 25% of the students may be of foreign citizenship at public universities. This makes to select only the best German students, who after graduation get the jobs of the Swiss. And so goes the story.