As Switzerland is set to vote on a tighter immigration law – yet again – photography blog «In Focus» takes us along the borders of this beautiful country that likes to pretend it’s an island. And while we’re at it, here’s a classic from the Weekly Filet archive: the economic case for open borders.

From Weekly Filet #182, in November 2014.

A Walk Along the Swiss Border

A Walk Along the Swiss Border

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