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Switzerland could vote to cap its population
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The country's business community is concerned because the contribution of immigrants to the labor market in Switzerland is enormous.
Switzerland could vote to cap its population
Switzerland will hold a referendum on capping its population at 10 million – a move that could damage its economy and endanger lucrative agreements with the EU.Swiss citizens will vote in June on the radical proposal put forward by the far-right Swiss People’s Party, the government has confirmed. Switzerland’s permanent population currently stands at 9.1 million, having risen in recent years as foreign-born workers are drawn in by its high wages…
The country will hold a referendum on a proposal to limit the population to 10 million by 2050
In June, Swiss citizens will vote on whether the country should impose a cap on how many people can be there.
Switzerland will hold a nationwide referendum on migration on June 10th. Voters will then vote on a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million until 2050. This would be achieved by further restricting migration. The Swiss government and parliament oppose the plan. Nevertheless, the referendum will take place after a petition reached the required 100,000 signatures. This happened in record time, Blick reports.
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