Swiss Poll Shows Majority Back 10 Million Population Cap
Support rose to 52% in the latest survey, while opponents warned the proposal could hurt labor recruitment and Swiss-EU ties.
- On Wednesday, a Tamedia/20 Minuten poll of 16,176 respondents found 52% backing the June 14 referendum to cap Switzerland's permanent resident population at 10 million, with only 46% opposed.
- Concern about rapid population growth and pressure on public infrastructure is encouraging support for the proposal, which the right-wing Swiss People's Party backs to limit arrivals.
- Support rose from 45% in March to 52% in the latest survey, a trend pollster Leewas flagged as unusual since Swiss referendum proposals typically lose support closer to voting day.
- The Swiss government rejected the initiative, warning it would damage the economy by restricting the labour market and harm cooperation with the European Union, calling it the "chaos initiative."
- If voters approve the plan, Switzerland must cap its permanent resident population at 10 million before 2050 and abandon its freedom of movement agreement with the European Union.
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(Bern, Switzerland) – Switzerland is preparing for a major national vote on whether to cap the country’s population at 10 million. Supporters of the proposal say the country is growing too quickly and that immigration is putting pressure on housing, transportation, wages, schools and public services. They argue Switzerland needs firm limits before overcrowding and rising costs become even harder to control. Opponents warn that a strict populatio…
A poll indicates that over 52 percent of Swiss citizens support a measure to limit the population to no more than 10 million by 2050, citing concerns about rising immigration impacting housing and infrastructure.
On 14 June, according to a first poll by Tamedia, the UDC and its initiative to curb population growth would be a winner. An alarm signal for the economic circles. Some urged the PLR to react, its base being tempted by the initiative "A very strong alarm signal": the first poll by Tamedia (29 April) gave the initiative "No Swiss to 10 million!" of the Democratic Union of the winning centre (52% of yes, 46% of no). A score nevertheless called to …
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European nation’s citizens back population cap ahead of key referendum
A narrow majority of Swiss citizens are reportedly backing a controversial proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, with support for the measure growing ahead of a crucial referendum.
A radical initiative, proposed by an extreme right-wing party, which could profoundly change the demographic and economic balance of a European state, gains ground among the population. Although the government contests it, more and more citizens seem willing to support it in the referendum, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.
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