Proposals to cap the country's population at 10 million has exposed deep divisions over migration
Switzerland is set to vote on a plan to impose an unprecedented cap on its population in a move that could lead to a complete ban on migration.
A referendum is being held this weekend on a proposal put forward by the anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party (SVP) to cap the population at 10 million.
But the prospect of what would be a world first cap on population numbers has sparked controversy and exposed deep divisions over migration.
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What is being proposed?
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Learn about the contentious proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million and its potential effects on the economy.
