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Swiss voters to decide on historic population cap referendum

Swiss voters are set to decide on a historic referendum to cap the nation's population at 10 million. The proposal, championed by the Swiss People's Party, aims to limit immigration, which supporters claim strains infrastructure and resources. Critics, however, warn that passing the measure could harm Switzerland's economy, damage its relationship with the European Union, and lead to labor shortages in key sectors. AI

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Swiss voters to decide on historic population cap referendum

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press ·

    Switzerland to cast world’s first ever vote on whether to cap population

    The Swiss People's Party, with the most seats in Parliament, doesn't like immigrants and wants to limit the country to 10 million people.