Yes, they can and do. This of course leads to a societal enclave where even expats that would like to integrate into Swiss society find it harder and harder to

Yes, they can and do. This of course leads to a societal enclave where even expats that would like to integrate into Swiss society find it harder and harder to do so. On the other hand, the more right-wing press and parties use them to point out the perceived lack of willing to integrate into society to further restrict immigration. I wouldn't describe this as a mitigation, more of an escalation.