Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million, according to preliminary results released Sunday. The referendum saw nearly 60% voter turnout, with 54% voting against the proposed limit. The initiative, put forward by the Swiss People’s Party, aimed to curb immigration and control population growth in the Alpine nation. Currently, Switzerland has a population of approximately 9.1 million residents. The result indicates a rejection of the nationalist policies advocated by the far-right. The Swiss Federal Council confirmed the initial findings reported by the Associated Press. This outcome suggests continued support for Switzerland’s current immigration policies.
