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Early results indicate Swiss voters rejected a right-wing bid to cap the population at 10 million (about 55% against). The plan aimed to curb migration to relieve pressures on housing and services but risked ending Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the EU and worsening labour shortages in tourism, hospitals and care; supporters argued it would protect public services and the environment.
Switzerland's national elections saw the Swiss People's Party (SVP) gain nine seats, bringing their total to 62 in the lower house, while progressive factions, particularly the Greens, lost seats. The SVP campaigned on an anti-immigration platform, aiming to prevent the country's population from exceeding 10 million. The party also criticized "woke culture" and promised policies with "less political correctness." The election outcome is unlikely to significantly impact the makeup of Switzerland's government, but reflects a shift towards more conservative views among voters.