Early results show Swiss voters reject right-wing’s bid to cap population at 10 million
Summary
Swiss voters have voted against a proposal led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party to limit the country’s population to 10 million. Early results showed about 54% opposed the measure, which aimed to restrict migration and could have affected Switzerland’s relations with the European Union.Key Facts
- The Swiss People’s Party proposed a referendum to cap Switzerland’s population at 10 million by 2050.
- If the population reached 9.5 million, the government would restrict asylum, family reunification, and residency permits.
- Early results showed nearly 54% of voters rejected the proposal with over 57% voter turnout.
- The proposal raised concerns about harming Switzerland’s economy and its free movement agreement with the EU.
- Switzerland’s foreign-born population was about 32% in 2024, one of the highest among OECD countries.
- The Swiss People’s Party is known for its anti-migration stance and has the most seats in Switzerland’s parliament.
- Switzerland’s population grew 23% from 2002 to 2025 after easing border restrictions with the EU.
- Swiss democracy allows voters to directly decide on policies through referendums held several times a year.
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