Early results indicate defeat of measure that would cap Swiss population
The number of people living in Switzerland has soared by nearly one-quarter over the last generation.
Early results indicate defeat of measure that would cap Swiss population
The number of people living in Switzerland has soared by nearly one-quarter over the last generation. Grouped from 14 articles across 10 sources.
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Swiss voters set to reject 10 million population cap in referendum
Opponents of measure cited concerns regarding potential end to free movement of labour in the EU
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
Swiss voters reject population cap proposal
A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party.
Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Swiss voters projected to reject population cap proposal
Swiss voters were set to reject a proposal put forward by a hard-right party to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country, early results show.
Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?
Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million
Swiss voters will decide Sunday on an SVP-backed cap on population growth, which polls suggest will narrowly fail amid warnings it would harm the economy and EU relations.
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap its population at 10 million
The outcome could force the government to curb immigration within four years.
Switzerland rejects right-wing bid to cap country’s population
A 'yes' vote would have forced the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million
Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a "Swiss Brexit", alarming many businesses who fear an economic shock should the proposal succeed. Ciara Lee reports.
Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know
Switzerland votes on a population cap that could tighten immigration and put its EU free-movement agreement under pressure.
Why the Swiss population cap is dividing the nation
The Swiss will go to the polls on Sunday to vote on whether to back a referendum that would see its population capped at 10 million.
Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings of devastating consequences for the country’s economy if voters back the initiative. A “yes” vote would require the Swiss government to take steps to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunification, residency permits and asylum if the number reaches 9.5 million before that date. Continue reading...
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