Switzerland to vote on 'Sustainability Initiative' capping population growth at 10 million
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Summary
A popular initiative called 'No to a Switzerland with 10 million! (Sustainability Initiative)' will be voted on by Swiss citizens on 14 June 2026. The initiative addresses population growth driven primarily by immigration since the free movement of persons was introduced in 2002. Switzerland's population reached approximately 9.1 million by end of 2025, growing by 1.7 million since 2002. Immigration is closely tied to labor market demands, with companies and public institutions like hospitals recruiting skilled workers from the EU when the domestic workforce is insufficient.
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· 3 pulledSince the introduction of the free movement of persons in 2002, the population has grown by around 1.7 million.
The number of people immigrating depends primarily on the labour market.
Companies, as well as public institutions like hospitals and care homes, often recruit the skilled workers they need from the EU.
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