US EditionSwiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
Nearly half of Swiss voters support capping population at 10 million by 2050 to address infrastructure and housing pressures, amid concerns over economic impacts.
- Switzerland will hold a referendum in June on whether to cap its population at 10 million until 2050 by limiting immigration.
- The Swiss People's Party, a right-wing party, promoted the petition to trigger the referendum.
- Opponents argue it would harm the Swiss economy and relationship with the European Union, while supporters cite overpopulation concerns.
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The measure, if approved, may threaten cross-border agreements with the European Union (EU) and restrict the access of firms to qualified foreign workers.
The populist party SVP is putting an unprecedented proposal to a referendum that would put a "ceiling" on Switzerland's population, even threatening the country's relations with the European Union.
The proposal could jeopardize key agreements with the EU and, according to opponents, paralyze the economy.
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Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million amid rising tensions over immigration, in a move that could influence voters across the continent – including in Britain. A petition by the powerful far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP) gained 100,000 signatures this week, enough to be put to a national referendum. It follows a series of proposals and policies put forward in other European nations in recent years designed to restrict …
How many people should live in Switzerland at most? A popular initiative wants to limit the population to ten million inhabitants, otherwise tough measures should follow.
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