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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say (opens original article in a new tab)

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Swiss voters rejected a 10 million population cap, with early projections showing 55% against and 45% for, potentially impacting the country's free movement agreement with the EU.

  • Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the population to 10 million, with 55% voting against and 45% for.
  • The vote could jeopardize Switzerland's free movement agreement with the EU, affecting trade and access to the European market.
  • Swiss business leaders and some citizens feared labor shortages and loss of access to European workers.

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