Switzerland is voting to cap its population at ten million
The proposed constitutional amendment would force the government to restrict asylum and family reunions once the nation reaches 9.5 million residents.
Switzerland is considering a national population limit to address rising housing costs and strained public services. The proposal, backed by the Swiss People's Party, would legally prevent the country's population from exceeding ten million people before the year 2050. This is a significant shift for a nation that has grown from 7.3 million residents in 2002 to 9.1 million today.
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