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Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million

BBC News·June 14, 2026
Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland is voting on a plan proposed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party to cap the country's population at 10 million. The party refers to the plan as a "sustainability initiative", aiming to address environmental and social concerns. Opponents, however, argue that the plan would lead to chaos and have significant consequences. The outcome of the vote will determine the future of Switzerland's population growth and immigration policies.

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