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Swiss Reject ‘No to 10 Million’, Preserve EU Free Movement

6/14/2026

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Nearly 55 % of Swiss voters rejected the “No to 10 million” proposal in a June 14 2026 referendum, preserving free movement with the EU.
Justice Minister Beat Jans said the result signals stability for Switzerland.
Economiesuisse welcomed the outcome and urged ratification of the 2024 economic deal with Brussels.
SVP president Marcel Dettling said the initiative was popular in rural areas but lost to urban voters and pledged to push for immigration reforms.

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Nearly 55 % of Swiss voters rejected the “No to 10 million” proposal in a June 14 2026 referendum, preserving free movement with the EU.
Justice Minister Beat Jans said the result signals stability for Switzerland.
Economiesuisse welcomed the outcome and urged ratification of the 2024 economic deal with Brussels.
SVP president Marcel Dettling said the initiative was popular in rural areas but lost to urban voters and pledged to push for immigration reforms.