Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Summary
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million people. Early results show about 55% voted against the measure, while 45% supported it.Key Facts
- The proposal came from the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which opposes immigration.
- Switzerland’s population has grown from 7.3 million in 2002 to 9.1 million today.
- About 27% of Swiss residents were born outside of Switzerland.
- Supporters of the cap believed it would ease problems with transport, housing, and the environment.
- Opponents worried about losing workers in tourism, health care, and other important sectors.
- Business leaders were concerned that the cap could end Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the European Union.
- Ending this agreement would risk Switzerland losing access to the EU’s single market, where many Swiss products are sold.
- Switzerland uses a system of direct democracy, meaning citizens vote directly on major decisions after gathering enough signatures.
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