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Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows
Support rose to 52% in the latest survey, while opponents warned the proposal could hurt labor recruitment and Swiss-EU ties.
- On Wednesday, a Tamedia/20 Minuten poll of 16,176 respondents found 52% backing the June 14 referendum to cap Switzerland's permanent resident population at 10 million, with only 46% opposed.
- Concern about rapid population growth and pressure on public infrastructure is encouraging support for the proposal, which the right-wing Swiss People's Party backs to limit arrivals.
- Support rose from 45% in March to 52% in the latest survey, a trend pollster Leewas flagged as unusual since Swiss referendum proposals typically lose support closer to voting day.
- The Swiss government rejected the initiative, warning it would damage the economy by restricting the labour market and harm cooperation with the European Union, calling it the "chaos initiative."
- If voters approve the plan, Switzerland must cap its permanent resident population at 10 million before 2050 and abandon its freedom of movement agreement with the European Union.
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European nation’s citizens back population cap ahead of key referendum
A narrow majority of Swiss citizens are reportedly backing a controversial proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, with support for the measure growing ahead of a crucial referendum.
·London, United Kingdom
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A radical initiative, proposed by an extreme right-wing party, which could profoundly change the demographic and economic balance of a European state, gains ground among the population. Although the government contests it, more and more citizens seem willing to support it in the referendum, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.
·Romania
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The right-wing party's initiative stipulates that Switzerland's permanent population must not exceed 10 million by 2050.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 29%
C 28%
R 43%
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