The size of the majority rejecting the proposal was greater than expected, but the scale of the yes vote was still notable

The Swiss appeared Sunday to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, early projections showed.

Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to back a controversial proposal to cap the country’s population, in a closely watched referendum that has sharply divided opinion…

A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.

A 'yes' vote would have forced the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritized economic stability and ties with the European Union over worries immigration…

Voting closed at midday on Sunday with projections showing Swiss citizens have rejected the right-wing Swiss People's Party population cap initiative.

Initial projections shorly after polls closed indicated around 55% opposition to the initiative

Swiss voters were set to reject a proposal put forward by a hard-right party to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country, early results show.

A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party.

The referendum had put businesses on edge due to concerns it could lead to the end of free movement of labor between Switzerland and the EU.

Right-wing and anti-immigration groups claim the country’s rapidly rising population is causing overcrowding and straining resources

Switzerland looks set to reject a cap on its 10 million population by 2025 by 54 per cent

Early projections indicate Swiss voters have rejected a hard-right proposal to cap the country’s population, averting a potential economic and diplomatic crisis with the EU.

Initial results Sunday showed Swiss voters rejected a measure to cap the country's population. The right-wing Swiss People's Party, the...

Warnings of economic fallout likened to Brexit discouraged support for the referendum which would cap Switzerland’s population.

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Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, easing concerns over immigration restrictions and relations with the European Union.

Switzerland has the highest proportion of foreign-born of any major country...

The number of people living in Switzerland has soared by nearly one-quarter over the last generation.

The proposal could jeopardize Switzerland’s deep ties to the EU anchored by deals that foster economic growth, cultural ties and cross-border travel, among other things.