Switzerland Faces Narrow Verdict on 10 Million Population Cap

Swiss voters will decide on a right-wing initiative to cap population growth at 10 million by 2050. Polls point to a narrow rejection; supporters say it would ease housing, public services and environmental strain, while opponents warn it would damage the economy and jeopardise EU ties by ending free movement if the cap is reached. The measure could trigger limits on asylum and family reunification if the population nears 9.5 million, and at 10 million could threaten major EU trade agreements, with critics warning it could hurt exports and worsen labor shortages across sectors reliant on foreign workers.