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Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
BBC News Friday 12 June 2026, 23:02 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

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

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