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Swiss voters reject population cap proposal

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by the Swiss People's Party to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative faced strong opposition due to concerns about its potential negative economic consequences and impact on relations with the European Union. Initial projections indicated approximately 55% of voters opposed the measure, which had been a point of significant political tension. AI

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Swiss voters reject population cap proposal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Swiss voters reject right-wing plan to cap population at 10 million

    The Swiss appeared to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country’s population, early projections showed on Sunday. Shortly after polls closed at noon, initial projections from the GfS.bern institute indicated around 55 per cent opposition to the initi…

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

    Early vote tally shows Switzerland rejecting bid to cap population at 10 million, a proposal dubbed the ‘Swiss Brexit’

    The proposal could jeopardize Switzerland’s deep ties to the EU anchored by deals that foster economic growth, cultural ties and cross-border travel, among other things.