News · 14 June 2026

Swiss vote against limiting population to 10 million

The rejected plan could have ended their free movement deal with the EU, risking vital workers and crucial access to Europe's single market. Voters rejected the proposal, put forward by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, with early projections showing 55% against. Switzerland's population is now 9.1 million, with 27% of residents not holding Swiss citizenship.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 June 2026 at 15:50

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