Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million
Members of the left-wing Social Democratic Party on Sunday celebrate early projections that show Swiss voters have said…
Swiss vote on capping population at ten million
Supporters of the initiative say immigration is putting a strain on Switzerland. It points to overcrowded trains, congested…
Will Switzerland cap its population and risk EU ties?
The “No to 10 million” immigration initiative would oblige Swiss authorities to introduce measures to reduce net immigration.…
Is a Swiss population cap to reduce immigration an unprecedented idea?
With its initiative, the right-wing Swiss People’s Party is calling on the authorities to prevent the country’s permanent…
Without immigration, the Swiss population would age rapidly
Without immigration, Switzerland would see a profound shift in the age structure of its population. Keystone / Urs…
A population cap of ten million: simple in theory, tricky in practice
Getting crowded? Yes, according to the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. Voters have their say on June 14. Keystone…
Demographics of Swiss Abroad: Exploring the Numbers
Around 30,000 Swiss people emigrate every year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Keystone / Urs Flueeler The…
Why Switzerland’s Population Cap Has Sparked Economic Debate
That Switzerland is considering tightening its immigration policy was no surprise to demographic and economic experts. After all,…