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Swiss voters are deciding on a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050 in a referendum today, which could affect the economy and relations with the European Union.

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What
Swiss voters are deciding on a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050 in a referendum today, which could affect the economy and relations with the European Union.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:01:22 GMT · 3h 58m ago
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Why
The proposal, driven by concern about immigration, pressure on public services, and housing, was pitched by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP).
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If the proposal is adopted, it could lead to Switzerland scrapping its free movement of labor agreement with the EU, impacting the country's workforce and potentially casting doubt on bilateral trade relations. The government and parliament have urged voters to reject the initiative, citing potential harm to Switzerland's export-oriented economy.

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    Swiss voters are casting ballots in a referendum on a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050.
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    Swiss voters are participating in a referendum to decide on a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million by 2050.
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    Swiss voters will decide on a referendum to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a move driven by concerns about immigration, public services, and housing.
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