Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows
A slim majority of Swiss citizens support a proposed referendum to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, according to a Tamedia and Leew polling survey. The initiative, backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, calls for ending Switzerland's free movement agreement with the EU and limiting population growth amid concerns over infrastructure strain. While the government opposes the measure, citing economic and diplomatic risks, public support has increased since March 2026.
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Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll showsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA man walks onto a gateway under the Mont Blanc bridge in Geneva, Switzerland, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Denis BalibousePublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:38 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 02:38 PMZURICH, April 29 - A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for it is growing, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.The government has rejected the initiative backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) being put to voters on June 14, saying it will hurt cooperation with the European Union and damage the economy by restricting the labour market.But concern about rapid population growth and…
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