"The Federal Council announced on February 11th that the Swiss People's Party's (SVP) No to 10 million' initiative will be put to a national vote on June 14th. The amendment to the Federal Law on Civil Service will also be on the ballot at this time. This will put an end one way or another to the SVP's longstanding effort to cut the number of EU immigrants coming to Switzerland in the future, aligning it with the country's population growth."
"We know that it seeks to drastically reduce the influx of foreigners to Switzerland, so that the country's population doesn't exceed the 10-million mark, which the populist party says will overburden key infrastructure, such as housing, public transport, the health system, and schools. The proposal stipulates that Switzerland's permanent resident population must not exceed ten million people before 2050. From 2050 onwards, the Federal Council may adjust this limit annually."
Swiss voters will decide on June 14 whether to approve the Swiss People's Party's 'No to 10 million' initiative to cap the permanent resident population at ten million before 2050. The measure would require federal and cantonal authorities to ensure sustainable population development aimed at protecting the environment, natural resources, and the performance of infrastructure, healthcare, and social security. The initiative targets a drastic reduction of foreign inflows, citing pressure on housing, transport, health and schools. The Federal Council, most political parties and business groups oppose the measure and warn of far-reaching economic and social consequences. An amendment to the Federal Law on Civil Service will also be on the ballot.
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