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Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people by 2050, preserving current immigration rules and avoiding potential disruptions to its economy and ties with the European Union.
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Switzerland
Who
Swiss voters
What
Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people by 2050, preserving current immigration rules and avoiding potential disruptions to its economy and ties with the European Union.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:15:04 GMT · 3h 56m ago
Where
Switzerland ·
Why
In a plebiscite on Sunday, 55% of Swiss voted against the idea, according to projections from public broadcasters SRF.
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How this affects you
The rejection avoids a rupture with the European Union, Switzerland's biggest trading partner, and prevents potential disruption to its economy and access to foreign labor, which many businesses rely on.
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