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.
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Notable Quotes
"Unchecked immigration is leading to Switzerland no longer being Switzerland."
— Nils Fiechter , Politician
"Viewing problems through the lens of migration does not lead to solutions, but to division."
— Helin Genis , Politician
"More and more people are living in the same space."
— Thomas Matter , Politician
"The country cannot meet the need for bright minds on its own."
— Severin Schwan , Executive
"The measure would dismantle the openness that has made the country rich."
— Joseph de Weck , Executive
"We should put on the brakes before things get out of hand."
— Roland Meyer , Activist
"Swiss voters vote with their wallet."
— Jan Kedzior , Other
"More than 50 percent of employees are foreigners."
— Martin von Moos , Executive
"For us, access to the European market is vital."
— Pierre-Yves Bonvin , Executive
"The proposal sells the illusion of a free lunch, and will not solve our housing or traffic problems."
— Rudolf Minsch , Executive
"Uncontrolled immigration is causing Switzerland to grow far too quickly. The negative consequences are palpable in all areas of life."
— Thomas Matter , Politician
"It sells the illusion of a free lunch and will not solve our housing or traffic problems."
— Rudolf Minsch , Executive
"Switzerland cannot meet the need for bright minds on its own."
— Severin Schwan , Executive
"With a limit on arrivals, there will be competition over who gets to bring in people."
— Thomas Matter , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Boss of Logitech International SA.
Genis is a Social Democrat elected to Bern city council.
Retired dentist who commented on the initiative.
Business leader who commented on the referendum.
Head of the industry association HotellerieSuisse.
Fiechter represents the Swiss People's Party in canton Bern's parliament.
A winemaker and member of the Vaud cantonal parliament in Switzerland.
Head of textile machinery manufacturer Steiger.
Owner of a bike shop in Zurich.
Chief economist at Economiesuisse.
CEO of Roche, a pharmaceutical company.
Swiss banker and parliamentarian.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Swiss voters are set to decide on a controversial proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, driven by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, citing concerns over overcrowding and infrastructure strain.
Swiss voters will decide on a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, aiming to limit immigration and address concerns over infrastructure and social services.
Swiss citizens are set to vote on an initiative to cap the national population below 10 million until 2050, with polls suggesting a narrow rejection amid warnings it could harm the economy and EU relations.
Switzerland is set to vote on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a move that has divided the nation and been dubbed a 'Swiss Brexit'.
Swiss executives express concern over a proposed population cap at 10 million, fearing it could limit access to international talent and impact the economy.
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