Switzerland to Hold Referendum on Capping Population at 10 Million; Germans Eye Migration Policy
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Switzerland will hold a national referendum on February 14 to decide whether to limit its permanent resident population to under 10 million. Proposed by the far-right Swiss People's Party (SVP), the initiative could set a global precedent for a constitutional population cap. The vote is closely watched in Germany, as Germans are the largest foreign group in Switzerland.
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- Q: When is the Swiss population cap referendum?
- A: It will be held on February 14, 2025.
- Q: Who initiated this referendum?
- A: The far-right Swiss People's Party (SVP).
- Q: What are the potential impacts if it passes?
- A: It could lead to renegotiation or termination of the EU free movement agreement and worsen labor shortages.