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52% Back 10-Million Population Cap, Government Rejects Proposal

4/29/2026

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A poll of 16,176 Swiss adults conducted April 22-23 shows 52 % favor a referendum to cap the population at 10 million, with a ±3 percentage-point margin of error and 46 % opposition.
The Swiss government rejected the Swiss People's Party's proposal slated for a June 14 vote.
The plan would keep permanent residents below 10 million before 2050 and end the EU freedom-of-movement agreement, which the government says would harm the economy.

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A poll of 16,176 Swiss adults conducted April 22-23 shows 52 % favor a referendum to cap the population at 10 million, with a ±3 percentage-point margin of error and 46 % opposition.
The Swiss government rejected the Swiss People's Party's proposal slated for a June 14 vote.
The plan would keep permanent residents below 10 million before 2050 and end the EU freedom-of-movement agreement, which the government says would harm the economy.