Switzerland Will Vote on Capping Its Population at 10 Million — and Polls Show It Could Pass

2026-02-13 - 12:35

Key Points — Switzerland confirmed a June 14 referendum on capping its permanent resident population at 10 million by 2050, a proposal driven by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) that would constitutionally limit how many people can live in the country. — Polls show a near-even split: 48% of voters support the cap and