European nation votes to cap population at 10M in major immigration crackdown referendum

Fox News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Bonny ChuFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:34 AM

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Switzerland will hold a national referendum on June 14th regarding a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The referendum, initiated by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), aims to curb immigration, citing concerns about strained resources and infrastructure as the population nears 9.1 million, with foreign-born residents comprising 27%. The SVP claims over a million immigrants from the EU have arrived recently, leading to "uncontrolled immigration." If passed, the government could implement measures on asylum and family reunification if the population reaches 9.5 million before 2050. Other major Swiss political parties oppose the initiative, warning it could damage relations with European neighbors.

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