Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show

The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability.

By Jim Tankersley

Swiss Population Cap Vote Too Close to Call, Projection Shows - Bloomberg.com

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Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10mn

Early projections showed 54 per cent of voters rejected the initiative backed by the rightwing Swiss People’s party

Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population

A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.

Swiss voters set to reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash

The referendum had put businesses on edge due to concerns it could lead to the end of free movement of labor between Switzerland and the EU.

Swiss voters reject population cap proposal

A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party.

Swiss voters reject right-wing plan to cap population at 10 million

The Swiss appeared to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country’s population, early projections showed on Sunday. Shortly after polls closed at noon, initial projections from the GfS.bern institute indicated around 55 per cent opposition to the initiative, which had sparked warnings of “chaos” and devastating impacts for the Swiss economy and European Union relations. “We are very relieved and happy. This is an important result for our country and for our relatio...

By Agence France-Presse

Switzerland: After rapid population growth, right-wing party supports cap vote

Swiss voters will decide the fate of a divisive anti-immigration proposal on Sunday to cap the country's population, and another referendum on restricting access to conscientious objection to military service. France 24's John Zarocostas tells us more.

By FRANCE24

Swiss voters set to reject right-wing’s bid to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland looks set to reject a cap on its 10 million population by 2025 by 54 per cent

By Rebecca Thomas

Swiss referendum: Early trends show majority reject plan to cap population at 10m

Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the nation's population at 10 million. Early results show a clear opposition to the initiative, which was championed by the Swiss People's Party over concerns about immigration and its impact on infrastructure and resources. The measure's defeat preserves Switzerland's crucial ties with the European Union.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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 reject population cap in referendum

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and ties with the European Union over worries immigration was straining public services and pushing up rents. The projection by national broadcaster SRF, which traditionally calls referendum votes, showed about 45% of voters came […]

Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal: projections

The Swiss appeared Sunday to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, early projections showed. Shortly after polls closed at noon, initial projections from the GFS Bern Institute indicated around 55 percent opposition to the initiative, which had sparked warnings of "chaos" and devastating impacts for the Swiss economy and European Union relations. "We are very relieved and happy. This is an important result for our country and for our relations with

By The Korea Herald

Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million

The unprecedented scheme to dictate population levels by law sits alongside burgeoning efforts by the ​political right in Europe to set tougher curbs on immigration.

Switzerland Votes On Proposal To Cap Population At 10 Million

Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum likened to Britain's Brexit vote,

Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10m

Switzerland voted on Sunday on whether to back a proposal to cap the country’s population in a ​referendum likened to Britain’s Brexit vote, which could have far-reaching consequences for the economy and Bern’s relations with the European Union. Driven by concern about ‌immigration, pressure on public services and housing, the constitutional change pitched by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, or SVP, would mandate that the population must not exceed 10 million by 2050. Official projections...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Swiss vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland is voting on whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum, which could have far-reaching consequences for the economy and its relations with the EU.

Swiss voters go to polls to decide whether to cap population at 10 million

Tensions have been running high over the ‘No to a Switzerland with 10 million!’ initiative, put forward by the hard-right Swiss People’s Party.

Early Projections: 52% Of Swiss Vote Against Immigratiion/Population Cap

Early Projections: 52% Of Swiss Vote Against Immigratiion/Population Cap Summary: The initiative "No 10 Million Switzerland" (population cap of 10 million) is being voted on by the Swiss and is likely to be rejected at the ballot box New Projection by research institute GFS Bern, commissioned by SRG SSR, 1 pm local time Vote Projection: 52% against Population Cap  Swiss voters are likely to reject the "No 10 Million Switzerland" (population cap of 10 million), according to publ...

By Tyler Durden

Switzerland looks set to reject referendum on 10M population cap

Initial results Sunday showed Swiss voters rejected a measure to cap the country's population. The right-wing Swiss People's Party, the country's largest political...