US EditionSwiss government slams 10 million population cap plan as threat to economy
The Federal Council warns the population cap could force ending free movement with the EU, worsen staff shortages, and increase asylum costs by hundreds of millions, officials said.
- The Swiss government has officially urged voters to reject the "No to 10 million Switzerland" initiative, arguing that a rigid population cap would severely damage the country's economic prosperity and labor market.
- Authorities warned that the proposal, which faces a national referendum on June 14, 2026, could jeopardize critical bilateral agreements with the European Union, including the accord on the free movement of persons.
- While the right-wing Swiss People's Party claims the cap is necessary to address housing shortages and infrastructure strain, the government maintains that such a measure would lead to acute skills shortages and undermine Switzerland's international standing.
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Swiss Government Warns Against “No to Ten Million Switzerland” Initiative
The Swiss federal government, along with cantonal authorities and labor unions, has issued a formal warning against the popular initiative “No to Ten Million Switzerland.” Officials argue that the proposal threatens the nation’s prosperity, security, and long-standing humanitarian tradition. Speaking in Bern on Monday, March 16th Justice Minister Beat Jans warned that ending the free movement of persons would not only jeopardize Switzerland’s bi…
Swiss Government Urges Electorate to Reject Population Cap Ahead of Referendum
The Swiss government has urged the electorate to reject an initiative aiming to cap the population at 10 million, arguing it will restrict co-operation with the European Union and harm the economy.
'Endangers Switzerland': Swiss government slams proposal to limit immigration
The Swiss government on Monday has come out against a hard-right proposal to limit immigration to stop the population from hitting 10 million before 2050, arguing it would harm relations with the European Union.
The Swiss government on Monday urged voters to reject a proposal by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) to cap the country's population at 10 million in a referendum to be held on June 14. The government says such a measure would damage the Swiss economy and jeopardize cooperation with the European Union.
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