Switzerland to vote on far-right proposal to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland will hold a referendum on June 10th regarding a proposal by the Swiss People's Party (SVP) to cap the country's population at 10 million. The initiative, titled "No to a 10 million Switzerland," aims to control population growth by restricting entry to newcomers, including asylum seekers and family members of foreign residents. If the population exceeds 10 million and fails to decrease, the government would be required to withdraw from its free-movement agreement with the EU. The SVP argues that rapid population growth is straining resources and infrastructure, while opponents, including major businesses, contend that the proposal would harm the economy and agreements with the EU. While the initiative has garnered significant public support, it faces strong opposition from parliament and the business community.

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