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Will Switzerland Vote To Cap Its Population at 10 Million?

Switzerland is about to vote on whether to cap its population at ten million people.  The propos...

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01.01 11 Jun 2026


Will Switzerland Vote To Cap Its Population at 10 Million?


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01.01 11 Jun 2026


Switzerland is about to vote on whether to cap its population at ten million people. 

The proposal comes from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. 

 They are saying that immigration is putting too much pressure on housing, schools, healthcare and transport. 

 But opponents say it could damage Switzerland’s relationship with the EU — and maybe create its own version of Brexit. 

Ciara is joined by Imogen Foulkes, BBC Geneva correspondent


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