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Switzerland Narrowly Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million

Switzerland Narrowly Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million
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Jun 14th, 2026 Switzerland Narrowly Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million Switzerland recently held a referendum on a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, which was narrowly rejected by voters with a 55 to 45 percent margin. The proposal, primarily backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, aimed to restrict immigration amid concerns about space and sovereignty. Bloomberg News Switzerland Economy/Government reporter Bastian Benrath-Wright joins David Gura...

Jun 14th, 2026 Switzerland Narrowly Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million Switzerland recently held a referendum on a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, which was narrowly rejected by voters with a 55 to 45 percent margin. The proposal, primarily backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, aimed to restrict immigration amid concerns about space and sovereignty. Bloomberg News Switzerland Economy/Government reporter Bastian Benrath-Wright joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to give insight to the proposal and it's rejection.
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