There will be far-reaching referendums in Switzerland in 2026.
In 2026, Switzerland will decide on reducing public broadcasting and setting a fixed population cap of a maximum of 10 million people by 2050.
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Switzerland is planning important referendums on broadcast funding and immigration in 2026.
It could have been a dark year for Switzerland, this 2026.
In March, the country decided whether its public broadcasting should be reduced to a shell structure. Incapable of even remotely broadcasting the previous program.
In June the question was whether Switzerland wanted to introduce a fixed population cap. By 2050, no more than 10 million people are expected to live in this country. Which in the medium term would lead to the termination of the free movement of people with the European Union.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Referendum on public broadcasting in March 2026
Very likely · Within months
Referendum on the population cap in June 2026
Very likely · Within months
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