Switzerland to vote on far-right proposal to cap population at 10 million
Referendum on immigration limit could threaten EU agreements and cripple economy, say Swiss businesses Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the far-right Swiss People’s party (SVP) to limit the country’s population to 10 million, a move that would threaten key agreements with...
<p>Referendum on immigration limit could threaten EU agreements and cripple economy, say Swiss businesses </p><p>Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the far-right Swiss People’s party (SVP) to limit the country’s population to 10 million, a move that would threaten key agreements with the EU and, opponents say, cripple its economy.</p><p><a href="https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-voters-to-decide-on-population-cap-and-civilian-service-reform/90927378">The government said on Wednesday</a> the referendum on the SVP’s “No to a 10 million Switzerland” initiative, which is strongly opposed by both chambers of parliament and the business and financial services community, would be held on 10 June.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/12/switzerland-to-vote-on-far-right-proposal-to-cap-population-at-10-million">Continue reading...</a>
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