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A far-right initiative to cap Switzerland's population at 10 million faces a national vote, sparking fierce debate across the country. We explore the latest polls showing a tightening race, the coalition of business and union leaders opposing the 'chaos initiative', and what it will take for the measure to pass.
For the first time in its history, Switzerland's population aged 65 and over has surpassed the number of residents under 20. This demographic milestone, revealed by new federal statistics, highlights the nation's accelerating aging trend and its future societal challenges.
As new federal data reveals a 10.5% drop in net immigration for 2025, Switzerland is gearing up for a major political battle with a popular vote scheduled for June on an initiative to cap the country's population, placing the issue at the center of the national debate.
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