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Switzerland rejects proposal to cap its population at 10 million
short by Mini Tiwari / on Sunday, 14 June, 2026
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, with 55% voting against it, projections showed. The proposal was pushed by the Swiss People's Party, led by concerns about immigration, pressure on public services and housing. Such a move could have ended the free movement of labour between Switzerland and the EU, straining their relationship.
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