Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.

One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones.

By Jim Tankersley

The Swiss would be foolish to cap their population at 10m 

Immigration sometimes needs brakes, but the proposal would be like driving into a wall

Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million

The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings of devastating consequences for the country’s economy if voters back the initiative. A “yes” vote would require the Swiss government to take steps to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunificat...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent

Switzerland to vote on unprecedented proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050

Swiss ministers fear an initiative to cap Switzerland’s population could harm the country

By Rebecca Thomas

Irishman in Zurich: 'People are nervous' ahead of referendum to cap Switzerland's population

James Nolan from Dublin says many people fear a yes vote could pave the way for other changes that would make visa renewal more difficult.