Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10 million (opens original article in a new tab)

Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, with 55% opposing and 45% supporting the measure.

• Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cap population at 10 million
• Supporters argued it would ease housing, transportation, and environmental pressures
• Opponents warned it would worsen labor shortages and harm economic ties with the EU