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Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum.
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Zurich, Switzerland
Who
Swiss voters, right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), Patrick Leisibach
What
Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:01:00 GMT · 3h 8m ago
Where
Zurich, Switzerland ·
Why
The proposal, driven by concern about immigration, pressure on public services and housing, would mandate that the population must not exceed 10 million by 2050.
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If adopted, the population cap could lead Switzerland to scrap its free movement of labor agreement with the EU, impacting its economy and relations, and potentially setting a precedent for other European nations considering tougher immigration curbs.
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