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Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show

NYT > World News·June 14, 2026
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show

Switzerland has rejected a measure to cap its population at 10 million people. The referendum aimed to limit migration, as the country's resident population has increased by over a quarter since 2000. The proposal was framed around concerns of affordability and sustainability, but ultimately did not gain enough support to pass. The rejection comes as population projections continue to show growth in the country.

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