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

Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
NYT World Saturday 13 June 2026, 04:01 UTC By Jim Tankersley 1 min read
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Campaign posters ahead of the population cap vote. President Trump’s face is on a no poster, with the slogan, “Now, of all times, a break with Europe?” The yes slogan shown is “Protect Switzerland.”

Campaign posters ahead of the population cap vote. President Trump’s face is on a no poster, with the slogan, “Now, of all times, a break with Europe?” The yes slogan shown is “Protect Switzerland.” [Image text:] Tengen 11 km Bibern 4km Ausgerechnet jetzt mit Europa brechen. Schweiz Schweiz schutzen Keine A 10-Millionen Schweiz SVP NEIIN am14. Juni zur sVP-Chaos-Initiative
Trump (PERSON) Europe (LOCATION) Switzerland (LOCATION)
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