Switzerland rejects referendum to limit immigration and population growth
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Agencia EFE
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Summary
Switzerland voted in a referendum to reject a proposal that would have restricted immigration and capped the country's population at 10 million before 2050. The initiative, promoted by the conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), was defeated at the polls. Voters also decided on another referendum regarding restrictions on conscientious objection to military service. The result reflects Switzerland's ongoing debate about immigration, population growth, and national identity.
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· 2 pulledUn hombre pasa junto a carteles electorales en los que se lee «No a una Suiza de 10 millones» (izquierda) y «Protejamos Suiza»
Suiza rechazó en referéndum una iniciativa que buscaba restringir la inmigración y evitar que la población alcance los 10 millones de habitantes antes de 2050.
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