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Deutsche Welle14.06.2026سياسة1 dk okuma

Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million

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  • Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by the Swiss People's Party (SVP) to cap the nation's population at 10 million by 2050.
  • Preliminary projections show approximately 55% voted against the measure.

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Voters in Switzerland were deciding on a proposal to cap the nation's population at 10 million by 2050, put forward by the Swiss People's Party.

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Voters in Switzerland were on Sunday deciding the fate of a proposal to cap the Alpine nation's population at 10 million by 2050.

Preliminary projections by national broadcaster SRF have indicated that the proposal is rejected by some 55% as against 45% in favor.

Under Switzerland's direct democracy system, referendums are mostly binding in their effect.

The proposal has been put forward by the Swiss People's Party (SVP), which has the most seats in the Swiss parliament.

More to follow.

Edited by: Roshni Majumdar

أسئلة مفتوحة

  • What were the main arguments against the proposal?
  • What are the implications of the rejection for the SVP?

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