Switzerland is currently at the center of a heated debate over its asylum policies, as the Swiss Parliament holds an extraordinary session to address the issue.

The session, prompted by the Swiss People's Party (SVP), aims to discuss whether refugees arriving from safe third countries like Italy, Austria, or France should still be granted asylum.

This debate is part of a broader European trend, where countries are tightening their asylum policies in response to rising migration numbers.

Justice Minister Beat Jans faces significant pressure as the SVP's proposals, once considered too radical, are gaining traction amid high asylum numbers.

The Swiss government is also grappling with the challenge of accommodating tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees, adding to the strain on its asylum system.

The outcome of this session could signal a shift in Switzerland's approach to asylum, aligning it more closely with the stricter policies being adopted across Europe.