Swiss voters reject plan to cap population at 10 million by 2050
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Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, with about 54% voting against and 59% turnout, in 25 of 26 cantons reporting. The result preserves Switzerland’s bilateral path with the EU and keeps immigration concerns on the political agenda, avoiding a potential clash over free movement as the population nears 10 million.
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