Is it possible for a nation to set a population cap? When voters in Switzerland cast ballots on Sunday to decide on a proposal to cap their population at 10 million, that is the issue they will be answering.
The right-wing Swiss People’s Party supports the action, calling it a “sustainability initiative” to relieve demand on public services, housing, and the environment. The proposal has been dubbed a “chaos initiative” by the Swiss government, all other major parties, business leaders, and trade unions. They claim that it will harm hard-won relations with the European Union, deprive hospitals and hotels of much-needed staff, and leave non-EU member Switzerland isolated in a very dangerous world.
The population of Switzerland has increased significantly since 2002, when it was 7.3 million. Currently, 9.1 million people live there, with 27% of them being foreign nationals. Concerns about crammed trains, pricey apartments, and growing health care expenses are common among voters.
This might be a very close vote, according to the most recent opinion polls. According to polls, voters remain split, with 45% supporting the idea and a sizable portion uncertain. However, they indicate that voters are moving closer to a no vote, with 52% against.
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